Howdy, Partner! You Lost Track of Texas Lawmakin', Did Ya?
Texas, bless its heart, is a land of wide-open spaces, big dreams, and even bigger legislation. Those cowboys in Austin sure do love themselves a good ol' bill writin' session, and sometimes it can feel like new laws are comin' down faster than tumbleweeds in a dust storm.
So, buckle up, city slickers and ranchers alike, 'cause we're gonna wrangle this here herd of legalese and see just how many new laws have moseyed on into effect recently.
September Roundup: A Legislative Stampede
Back in September 2023, things got wilder than a rodeo clown at a chili cook-off. The Texas Legislature lassoed a whopping 774 new laws. Yep, you read that right, more laws than there are horns on a Texas longhorn herd! These laws covered everything from school safety to votin' rights, guns to the dang power grid (which, let's be honest, probably needs a whole new set of laws all by itself).
Now, some folks might say that's a tad excessive, like havin' ten gallons of hats and not a drop of brains. But hey, that's the beauty of Texas, there's a law for just about everything (except maybe for keepin' your boots lookin' shiny).
January Jitters: A Slower Simmer
But hold your horses! Don't go thinkin' the lawmakin' machine took a siesta. Come January 2024, another 30 laws saddled up and rode into town. These new critters focused on things like property tax relief (praise the lord!), keepin' e-cigarettes away from your young'uns (good riddance to those!), and even regulin' them there homeowner associations (finally, someone put a leash on those power-trippin' HOAs!).
So, How Many Laws Are We Talkin' About, Exactly?
Well, if you're good at math and haven't been distracted by a herd of bluebonnets, that puts the grand total at a mighty fine 804 new laws in Texas since September 2023. That's a heap! Enough to make your head spin faster than a lasso in a calf ropin' contest.
But hey, there you have it, folks. The next time you're wonderin' if there's a law against somethin' in Texas, well, the answer's probably yes. Just remember, with all these new laws, ignorance of the law ain't much of an excuse anymore. So, stay informed, stay compliant, and most importantly, keep things interesting, ya hear? After all, in Texas, a little bit of legal wrangling is just part of the fun!
