Subscribe RH Love

Old laws get new provisions

by | Jan 9, 2025 | Latest, news

Most of the more than 1,000 bills the 88th Texas Legislature passed in 2023 took immediate effect or were implemented in 2024, but a handful of new laws took effect as 2025 began.

Most non-commercial Texas vehicles no longer require a vehicle safety inspection. The exceptions are 17 counties in large metropolitan areas, including Collin County, that will still require emissions inspections.

Senate Bill 2, also known as the Property Tax Relief Act, became law in 2023, but additional provisions affecting homeowners and school districts took effect Jan. 1. 

The new provisions address the challenge of declining local tax revenues, particularly in districts with limitations on property tax increases for elderly and disabled homeowners. 

Districts will now be able to request supplemental state funding when their budgets fall short after accounting for local taxes and existing state funds. 

These funds, approved and distributed by the state, ensure schools can continue to operate effectively without placing undue financial strain on local taxpayers.

To read the full story and stay informed, subscribe to your local community newspaper The Wylie News today!

Subscribe RH Love

0 Comments

Subscribe RH Love

Related News

Scores for week of March 12-19

Scores for week of March 12-19

The Wylie girls' soccer team lifts the gold ball for winning the District 9-6A championship. Photo by David Wolman / C&S Media From Staff Reports The following are final scores for Wylie and Wylie East games played from March 12-19: Thursday, March 13 Baseball...

read more
The $500 egg: backyard hens slow to pay off

The $500 egg: backyard hens slow to pay off

Although backyard chickens have no problem eating off the ground, feed bowls make it easier to measure out portions. Millie, a black-and-white Barred Plymouth Rock, noshes with Shadow, a Black Australorp, and Buffy, a Buff Orpington. Bob Wieland/The Wylie News The...

read more
Downtown cigar lounge approved on second try

Downtown cigar lounge approved on second try

During its regular meeting last week, Wylie City Council held a public hearing to consider a zoning change for 308 N. Ballard Ave. to allow for a smoking establishment. The request was presented by Jose Hernandez, who had previously been denied a similar request for...

read more
Scores for week of March 7-11

Scores for week of March 7-11

Wylie senior Ben Lindsey tossed six scoreless innings with seven strikeouts against one hit in the Pirates' 2-0 win over Sachse on Tuesday, March 11. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media From Staff Reports The following are final scores for Wylie and Wylie East games...

read more
Airport expansion continues in McKinney

Airport expansion continues in McKinney

Work is expected to begin this spring on a $72 million expansion of McKinney National Airport allowing commercial passenger service by late next year. “We continue to work toward a May 2025 groundbreaking,” Ken Carley, the airport director, said Friday, March 7. The...

read more
Order photos