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Tax exemptions, diversity offices: 31 new Texas laws took effect Jan. 1

By Hannah Norton

With the new year comes new Texas laws. From tax exemptions to a ban on diversity offices at public universities, here is a look at several new state laws that took effect on New Year’s Day.

The exterior of the Texas Capitol on Dec. 8, 2023.
Texas lawmakers spent over two-thirds of 2023 ...
Gov. Greg Abbott discusses his plans to reduce illegal immigration at a May 8 press conference at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Abbott signed a new law Dec. 18 that will allow Texas to arrest and deport undocumented immigrants. (Hannah Norton/Community Impact)
Groups sue Texas over controversial state immigration ...
Nine-year-old Liberty Hill resident Lucy Lundell has read almost every graphic novel at the Liberty Hill library.
State officials approve new standards for school ...
Austin Community College
‘A model for the country': Gov. Abbott, legislators celebrate new laws at annual higher education conference
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (left) shakes hands with Gov. Greg Abbott during their joint inauguration ceremony Jan. 17.
Texas canvasses contested election results, asks court to dismiss lawsuits
The Texas Capitol on a sunny day in August.
Vouchers, other GOP priorities fail as Texas Legislature concludes 4th special session
The Texas Senate approved a bill on Dec. 1 that would shorten the timeline for courts to hold trials and issue rulings on challenges to constitutional amendment elections. The bill was filed in response to at least six lawsuits contesting the results of the Nov. 7 constitutional amendment election. (Melissa Enaje/Community Impact)
Lawsuits could delay voter-approved property tax cuts, money for retired teachers
The exterior of the Texas Capitol in May.
Texas Senate approves $800M school safety bill in final days of special session
The ceiling of the Texas Capitol rotunda.
Texas House cuts private school vouchers from school funding bill
A supporter of education savings accounts holds up a sign at an Oct. 16 rally.
What to expect as the Texas House votes on vouchers, school funding Nov. 17
House Bill 1 would create an education savings account program, increase per-student funding for public schools and more. The sweeping proposal is headed to the Texas House floor after a lengthy committee hearing. (Hannah Norton/Community Impact)
$7.6B voucher, school funding bill heads to Texas House floor
The Texas Capitol on a clear day in August 2023.
Texas Senate rushes education, border bills through chamber
Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at his inauguration ceremony for his third term Jan. 17.
4th Texas special session to focus on education, border security amid GOP infighting