Howdy, Partner! You Heard About the Latest Texas Laws?
Well, hold onto your ten-gallon hats, because the Lone Star State has been busy wrangling up a whole corral full of new laws! Now, some of these might make you say "Yeehaw!", while others might have you muttering "Hold my spurs!". Let's mosey on over and see what kind of critters we roped in this legislative rodeo.
School Daze with a Side of Armadillos
Remember those Wild West shootouts? Well, move over John Wayne, because Texas schools are now required to have an armed officer on every campus. That's right, from dodgeball to decimals, there'll be someone there to make sure things don't get too out of hand (except maybe during lunchroom food fights – those are legendary). On the bright side, at least if an armadillo breaks into the cafeteria, there'll be someone to handle it!
Big Brother is Watching Your Electricity Bill (and Your Truck)
If you're cruisin' down the highway in your electric vehicle, get ready to pony up some extra cash. Texas is now hittin' electric car drivers with a $200 annual fee. Seems the motto is "Go green, but keep your wallet brown!" And speaking of green, don't forget about those HOAs (Homeowner Associations). They've been given a tighter rein when it comes to fining residents. Looks like those pesky pink flamingo decorations might just become a permanent fixture!
Diversity? We Don't Need No Stinkin' Diversity!
Well, at least not in our public universities! Texas has decided to ban Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. Apparently, everyone's supposed to be equal, just as equal as a steer to a steer wrestler, I guess. This one sure has folks scratchin' their heads, but hey, maybe they're onto somethin' we ain't figured out yet! ♂️
Hold on to Your Property Taxes (and Your Sanity)
There's some good news for homeowners though! Texas passed an $18 billion property tax relief bill. Now that's a whole lotta loot! This means you might just have enough left over to buy yourself a new Stetson after all. Just remember, with all that extra cash sloshin' around, avoid any temptations to buy a whole herd of longhorns on a whim!
So there you have it, folks! A roundup of the new laws ramblin' across the great state of Texas. Remember, these are just a few highlights, and there's a whole herd of other new regulations out there. So keep your ears to the ground, your eyes peeled, and your sense of humor handy, because in Texas, things always seem to get a little wilder than you expect!
