88th Legislature (2023) - Effective Dates for Bills

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88R List - 321 bills
This link takes you to a listing from the Texas Legislature Online showing information for bills from the 88th regular session effective immediately.

In addition, the following bills have sections which became effective immediately:

HB 8
Relating to public higher education, including the public junior college state finance program.
This Act takes effect September 1, 2023, except Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 19, 25, 28, 29, 31, 45, and 51 take effect immediately.
HB 18
Relating to the protection of minors from harmful, deceptive, or unfair trade practices in connection with the use of certain digital services and electronic devices, including the use and transfer of electronic devices to students by a public school.
This Act takes effect September 1, 2024, except Article 3 takes effect immediately.
HB 139
Relating to the provision of notice of certain proposed rules by state agencies.
This Act takes effect immediately, except Section 1 takes effect September 1, 2023.
HB 1535
Relating to the San Antonio River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; altering the terms of office of the members of the board of directors of the authority.
This Act takes effect immediately, except Section 9 takes effect January 1, 2025.
HB 1605
Relating to instructional material and technology, the adoption of essential knowledge and skills for certain public school foundation curriculum subjects, and the extension of additional state aid to school districts for the provision of certain instructional materials; authorizing a fee.
This Act takes effect immediately, except Sections 48, 49, and 50 take effect September 1, 2023.
HB 2209
Relating to establishing the Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership (R-PEP) program and creating an allotment and outcomes bonus under the Foundation School Program to support the program.
This Act takes effect immediately, except Section 2 takes effect September 1, 2023.
HB 3301
Relating to the dissolution of the Green Tree Park Municipal Utility District.
This Act takes effect immediately, except Section 2 takes effect August 2, 2023.
HB 3461
Relating to the creation and re-creation of funds and accounts, the dedication and rededication of revenue and allocation of accrued interest on dedicated revenue, and the exemption of unappropriated money from use for general governmental purposes.
This Act takes effect immediately, except Sections 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18 take effect September 1, 2023, and certain exceptions from Section 2 of this Act take effect on the later of August 31, 2023, or the effective date of the Act(s) creating, re-creating, dedicating, or rededicating the accounts, revenues, or funds described in Sections 9, 10, and 19.
HB 3474
Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures regarding proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including the service of process and delivery of documents related to the proceedings, the administration of oaths, and the management of the Texas Indigent Defense Commission, and the composition of certain juvenile boards; establishing a civil penalty; increasing certain court costs; authorizing fees.
This Act takes effect September 1, 2023, except Article 15 takes effect immediately; Sections 1.011, 2.014, 2.015, 2.018, and 2.019 take effect October 1, 2023; Section 1.014 takes effect September 1, 2024; Section 1.015 takes effect October 1, 2024; Section 1.009 takes effect January 1, 2025; and Section 1.016 takes effect October 1, 2025.
HB 5344
Relating to the eligibility of certain retired firefighters, police officers, and emergency medical services providers to purchase continued health benefits coverage; the creation of certain special purpose districts and the name, powers, and duties of the 3 B&J Municipal Utility District; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
This Act takes effect immediately, except Sections 1 and 10 take effect September 1, 2023.
SB 2, 88th 2nd C.S.
Relating to providing property tax relief through the public school finance system, exemptions, limitations on appraisals and taxes, and property tax administration; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
This Act takes effect October 12, 2023, except Sections 3.09, 3.10, 3.11, 3.12, 3.13, and Article 6 take effect immediately. Articles 2 and 3 take effect on the date of official canvass showing adoption of HJR 2, and Article 4 takes effect on January 1, 2024, but only if HJR 2 is approved by the voters. Article 5 takes effect July 1, 2024, except Sections 5.04 and 5.13 take effect October 12, 2023, but only if HJR 2 is approved by the voters. Sections 3.05, 3.08, and 3.15(b) take effect January 1, 2025, and Sections 4.02, 4.05, 4.08, 4.10, and 4.12 take effect January 1, 2027.
SB 10
Relating to certain benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
This Act takes effect immediately, except Section 1 takes effect January 1, 2024, but only if HJR 2 is approved by the voters.
SB 224
Relating to catalytic converters, including criminal conduct involving catalytic converters; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty; increasing a fee.
This Act takes effect immediately, except Sections 3.01 and 3.06 take effect July 1, 2023.
SB 604
Relating to land services performed by a landman.
This Act takes effect immediately except Section 3 takes effect January 1, 2024.
SB 1055
Relating to the creation of a new university in Nacogdoches, Texas, within The University of Texas System and the allocation of the annual constitutional appropriation to certain agencies and institutions of higher education; abolishing Stephen F. Austin State University.
This Act takes effect immediately, except Section 5 takes effect September 1, 2023.

July 1, 2023

HB 2804
Relating to use of the name, image, or likeness of a student athlete participating in an intercollegiate athletic program at an institution of higher education.
SB 224
Relating to catalytic converters, including criminal conduct involving catalytic converters; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty; increasing a fee.
This Act takes effect immediately, except Sections 3.01 and 3.06 take effect July 1, 2023.

August 2, 2023

HB 3301
Relating to the dissolution of the Green Tree Park Municipal Utility District.
This Act takes effect immediately, except Section 2 takes effect August 2, 2023.

September 1, 2023

List - 774 bills
This link takes you to a listing from the Texas Legislature Online showing information for bills effective September 1, 2023.

In addition, the following bills have sections which became effective on September 1, 2023:

HB 5
Relating to agreements authorizing a limitation on taxable value of certain property to provide for the creation of jobs and the generation of state and local tax revenue; authorizing fees; authorizing penalties.
This Act takes effect January 1, 2024, except Section 10 takes effect September 1, 2023.
HB 8
Relating to public higher education, including the public junior college state finance program.
This Act takes effect September 1, 2023, except Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 19, 25, 28, 29, 31, 45, and 51 take effect immediately.
HB 139
Relating to the provision of notice of certain proposed rules by state agencies.
This Act takes effect immediately, except Section 1 takes effect September 1, 2023.
HB 299
Relating to the creation of a voluntary accreditation for recovery housing; authorizing fees.
This Act takes effect September 1, 2023, except Section 469.009, Health and Safety Code, as added by this Act, takes effect September 1, 2025.
HB 1605
Relating to instructional material and technology, the adoption of essential knowledge and skills for certain public school foundation curriculum subjects, and the extension of additional state aid to school districts for the provision of certain instructional materials; authorizing a fee.
This Act takes effect immediately, except Sections 48, 49, and 50 take effect September 1, 2023.
HB 2209
Relating to establishing the Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership (R-PEP) program and creating an allotment and outcomes bonus under the Foundation School Program to support the program.
This Act takes effect immediately, except Section 2 takes effect September 1, 2023.
HB 3461
Relating to the creation and re-creation of funds and accounts, the dedication and rededication of revenue and allocation of accrued interest on dedicated revenue, and the exemption of unappropriated money from use for general governmental purposes.
This Act takes effect immediately, except Sections 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18 take effect September 1, 2023, and certain exceptions from Section 2 of this Act take effect on the later of August 31, 2023, or the effective date of the Act(s) creating, re-creating, dedicating, or rededicating the accounts, revenues, or funds described in Sections 9, 10, and 19.
HB 3469
Relating to the disposition of certain property by the former Bois D'Arc Island Levee Improvement District of Dallas and Kaufman Counties and the record of dissolution of that district.
This Act takes effect September 1, 2023, except Section 3 takes effect January 1, 2026.
HB 3474
Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures regarding proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including the service of process and delivery of documents related to the proceedings, the administration of oaths, and the management of the Texas Indigent Defense Commission, and the composition of certain juvenile boards; establishing a civil penalty; increasing certain court costs; authorizing fees.
This Act takes effect September 1, 2023, except Article 15 takes effect immediately; Sections 1.011, 2.014, 2.015, 2.018, and 2.019 take effect October 1, 2023; Section 1.014 takes effect September 1, 2024; Section 1.015 takes effect October 1, 2024; Section 1.009 takes effect January 1, 2025; and Section 1.016 takes effect October 1, 2025.
HB 3929
Relating to the adoption by the Supreme Court of Texas of the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act.
This Act takes effect September 1, 2023, except Section 2(a) takes effect September 1, 2025.
HB 4835
Relating to the creation and operations of certain health care provider participation programs.
This Act takes effect September 1, 2023, except Section 1 takes effect September 1, 2025.
HB 5344
Relating to the eligibility of certain retired firefighters, police officers, and emergency medical services providers to purchase continued health benefits coverage; the creation of certain special purpose districts and the name, powers, and duties of the 3 B&J Municipal Utility District; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
This Act takes effect immediately, except Sections 1 and 10 take effect September 1, 2023.
SB 28
Relating to financial assistance provided and programs administered by the Texas Water Development Board.
This Act takes effect September 1, 2023, except Section 6 takes effect January 1, 2024, but only if SJR 75 is approved by the voters.
SB 478
Relating to the administration of the motorcycle operator training and safety program and requirements for the issuance of certain driver's licenses and commercial driver's licenses; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.
This Act takes effect January 1, 2024, except Sections 1, 2, 3, 14, 15, and 17 take effect September 1, 2023.
SB 1055
Relating to the creation of a new university in Nacogdoches, Texas, within The University of Texas System and the allocation of the annual constitutional appropriation to certain agencies and institutions of higher education; abolishing Stephen F. Austin State University.
This Act takes effect immediately, except Section 5 takes effect September 1, 2023.
SB 1333
Relating to the creation of the Texas state buildings preservation endowment fund, including the transfer to the fund of the unencumbered balances of certain other funds.
This Act takes effect September 1, 2023, except Section 3 takes effect September 1, 2024.
SB 1444
Relating to the public retirement systems for employees of certain municipalities.
This Act takes effect September 1, 2023, except Sections 7, 9, and 10 take effect January 1, 2024.
SB 1612
Relating to court administration and costs; increasing certain court costs; authorizing fees.
This Act takes effect January 1, 2024, except Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 14, and 27(a) take effect September 1, 2023.
SB 2476
Relating to consumer protections against certain medical and health care billing by emergency medical services providers.
This Act takes effect September 1, 2023, except Sections 2(b), 4(b), 6(b), 7(b), 9(b), 11(b), and 13(b) take effect September 1, 2025.

October 1, 2023

HB 3474
Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures regarding proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including the service of process and delivery of documents related to the proceedings, the administration of oaths, and the management of the Texas Indigent Defense Commission, and the composition of certain juvenile boards; establishing a civil penalty; increasing certain court costs; authorizing fees.
This Act takes effect September 1, 2023, except Article 15 takes effect immediately; Sections 1.011, 2.014, 2.015, 2.018, and 2.019 take effect October 1, 2023; Section 1.014 takes effect September 1, 2024; Section 1.015 takes effect October 1, 2024; Section 1.009 takes effect January 1, 2025; and Section 1.016 takes effect October 1, 2025.
SB 65
Relating to excluding the furnishing of an academic transcript from the definition of "information service" for purposes of sales and use taxes.

October 12, 2023

SB 2, 88th 2nd C.S.
Relating to providing property tax relief through the public school finance system, exemptions, limitations on appraisals and taxes, and property tax administration; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
This Act takes effect October 12, 2023, except Sections 3.09, 3.10, 3.11, 3.12, 3.13, and Article 6 take effect immediately. Articles 2 and 3 take effect on the date of official canvass showing adoption of HJR 2, and Article 4 takes effect on January 1, 2024, but only if HJR 2 is approved by the voters. Article 5 takes effect July 1, 2024, except Sections 5.04 and 5.13 take effect October 12, 2023, but only if HJR 2 is approved by the voters. Sections 3.05, 3.08, and 3.15(b) take effect January 1, 2025, and Sections 4.02, 4.05, 4.08, 4.10, and 4.12 take effect January 1, 2027.

Effective on the date of official canvass showing adoption of constitutional amendment:

SB 2, 88th 2nd C.S.
Relating to providing property tax relief through the public school finance system, exemptions, limitations on appraisals and taxes, and property tax administration; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
This Act takes effect October 12, 2023, except Sections 3.09, 3.10, 3.11, 3.12, 3.13, and Article 6 take effect immediately. Articles 2 and 3 take effect on the date of official canvass showing adoption of HJR 2, and Article 4 takes effect on January 1, 2024, but only if HJR 2 is approved by the voters. Article 5 takes effect July 1, 2024, except Sections 5.04 and 5.13 take effect October 12, 2023, but only if HJR 2 is approved by the voters. Sections 3.05, 3.08, and 3.15(b) take effect January 1, 2025, and Sections 4.02, 4.05, 4.08, 4.10, and 4.12 take effect January 1, 2027.
SB 938
Relating to the issuance by certain conservation and reclamation districts of bonds for the development and maintenance of recreational facilities.
SB 2627
Relating to funding mechanisms to support the construction, maintenance, modernization, and operation of electric generating facilities.

December 1, 2023

HB 3603
Relating to the payment of restitution by a person released on parole or to mandatory supervision.

January 1, 2024

List - 30 bills
This link takes you to a listing from the Texas Legislature Online showing information for bills from the 88th Regular Session effective on January 1, 2024.

List - 1 bill
This link takes you to a listing from the Texas Legislature Online showing information for bills from the 88th 2nd Called Session effective on January 1, 2024.

In addition, the following bills have sections which became effective in January 2024:

HB 5
Relating to agreements authorizing a limitation on taxable value of certain property to provide for the creation of jobs and the generation of state and local tax revenue; authorizing fees; authorizing penalties.
This Act takes effect January 1, 2024, except Section 10 takes effect September 1, 2023.
HB 9
Relating to the development and funding of broadband and telecommunications services.
This Act takes effect January 1, 2024, but only if HJR 125 is approved by the voters.
HB 1595
Relating to the administration and investment of, and distribution and use of money from, certain constitutional and statutory funds to support general academic teaching institutions in achieving national prominence as major research universities and driving the state economy.
This Act takes effect January 1, 2024, but only if HJR 3 is approved by the voters.
SB 2, 88th 2nd C.S.
Relating to providing property tax relief through the public school finance system, exemptions, limitations on appraisals and taxes, and property tax administration; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
This Act takes effect October 12, 2023, except Sections 3.09, 3.10, 3.11, 3.12, 3.13, and Article 6 take effect immediately. Articles 2 and 3 take effect on the date of official canvass showing adoption of HJR 2, and Article 4 takes effect on January 1, 2024, but only if HJR 2 is approved by the voters. Article 5 takes effect July 1, 2024, except Sections 5.04 and 5.13 take effect October 12, 2023, but only if HJR 2 is approved by the voters. Sections 3.05, 3.08, and 3.15(b) take effect January 1, 2025, and Sections 4.02, 4.05, 4.08, 4.10, and 4.12 take effect January 1, 2027.
SB 10
Relating to certain benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
This Act takes effect immediately, except Section 1 takes effect January 1, 2024, but only if HJR 2 is approved by the voters.
SB 28
Relating to financial assistance provided and programs administered by the Texas Water Development Board.
This Act takes effect September 1, 2023, except Section 6 takes effect January 1, 2024, but only if SJR 75 is approved by the voters.
SB 478
Relating to the administration of the motorcycle operator training and safety program and requirements for the issuance of certain driver's licenses and commercial driver's licenses; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.
This Act takes effect January 1, 2024, except Sections 1, 2, 3, 14, 15, and 17 take effect September 1, 2023.
SB 604
Relating to land services performed by a landman.
This Act takes effect immediately except Section 3 takes effect January 1, 2024.
SB 1145
Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county or municipality of all or part of the appraised value of real property used to operate a child-care facility.
This Act takes effect January 1, 2024, but only if SJR 64 is approved by the voters.
SB 1444
Relating to the public retirement systems for employees of certain municipalities.
This Act takes effect September 1, 2023, except Sections 7, 9, and 10 take effect January 1, 2024.
SB 1612
Relating to court administration and costs; increasing certain court costs; authorizing fees.
This Act takes effect January 1, 2024, except Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 14, and 27(a) take effect September 1, 2023.
SB 1648
Relating to the centennial parks conservation fund.
This Act takes effect January 1, 2024, but only if SJR 74 is approved by the voters.
SB 2289
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of equipment or inventory held by a manufacturer of medical or biomedical products to protect the Texas healthcare network and strengthen our medical supply chain.
This Act takes effect January 1, 2024, but only if SJR 87 is approved by the voters.

March 1, 2024

SB 1794
Relating to conditions imposed on an emergency services district that includes territory in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain municipalities.

July 1, 2024

HB 4
Relating to the regulation of the collection, use, processing, and treatment of consumers' personal data by certain business entities; imposing a civil penalty.
This Act takes effect July 1, 2024, except Section 541.055(e), Business & Commerce Code, as added by this Act, takes effect January 1, 2025.
SB 2, 88th 2nd C.S.
Relating to providing property tax relief through the public school finance system, exemptions, limitations on appraisals and taxes, and property tax administration; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
This Act takes effect October 12, 2023, except Sections 3.09, 3.10, 3.11, 3.12, 3.13, and Article 6 take effect immediately. Articles 2 and 3 take effect on the date of official canvass showing adoption of HJR 2, and Article 4 takes effect on January 1, 2024, but only if HJR 2 is approved by the voters. Article 5 takes effect July 1, 2024, except Sections 5.04 and 5.13 take effect October 12, 2023, but only if HJR 2 is approved by the voters. Sections 3.05, 3.08, and 3.15(b) take effect January 1, 2025, and Sections 4.02, 4.05, 4.08, 4.10, and 4.12 take effect January 1, 2027.

September 1, 2024

HB 18
Relating to the protection of minors from harmful, deceptive, or unfair trade practices in connection with the use of certain digital services and electronic devices, including the use and transfer of electronic devices to students by a public school.
This Act takes effect September 1, 2024, except Article 3 takes effect immediately.
HB 1710
Relating to notice provided to a court regarding a defendant confined in a state jail felony facility.
HB 3474
Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures regarding proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including the service of process and delivery of documents related to the proceedings, the administration of oaths, and the management of the Texas Indigent Defense Commission, and the composition of certain juvenile boards; establishing a civil penalty; increasing certain court costs; authorizing fees.
This Act takes effect September 1, 2023, except Article 15 takes effect immediately; Sections 1.011, 2.014, 2.015, 2.018, and 2.019 take effect October 1, 2023; Section 1.014 takes effect September 1, 2024; Section 1.015 takes effect October 1, 2024; Section 1.009 takes effect January 1, 2025; and Section 1.016 takes effect October 1, 2025.
HB 4510
Relating to reporting of certain information by state agencies and counties, including information related to appropriated money, activities of certain consultants, and tax revenue.
SB241
Relating to written notification provided by drug manufacturers regarding the cause of generic or biosimilar insulin prescription drug unavailability.
SB 1333
Relating to the creation of the Texas state buildings preservation endowment fund, including the transfer to the fund of the unencumbered balances of certain other funds.
This Act takes effect September 1, 2023, except Section 3 takes effect September 1, 2024.
SB1841
Relating to family violence center services for victims of family violence.

October 1, 2024

HB 3474
Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures regarding proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including the service of process and delivery of documents related to the proceedings, the administration of oaths, and the management of the Texas Indigent Defense Commission, and the composition of certain juvenile boards; establishing a civil penalty; increasing certain court costs; authorizing fees.
This Act takes effect September 1, 2023, except Article 15 takes effect immediately; Sections 1.011, 2.014, 2.015, 2.018, and 2.019 take effect October 1, 2023; Section 1.014 takes effect September 1, 2024; Section 1.015 takes effect October 1, 2024; Section 1.009 takes effect January 1, 2025; and Section 1.016 takes effect October 1, 2025.

January 1, 2025

HB 4
Relating to the regulation of the collection, use, processing, and treatment of consumers' personal data by certain business entities; imposing a civil penalty.
This Act takes effect July 1, 2024, except Section 541.055(e), Business & Commerce Code, as added by this Act, takes effect January 1, 2025.
HB 1535
Relating to the San Antonio River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; altering the terms of office of the members of the board of directors of the authority.
This Act takes effect immediately, except Section 9 takes effect January 1, 2025.
HB 3297
Relating to the elimination of regular mandatory vehicle safety inspections for noncommercial vehicles and the imposition of replacement fees.
HB 3474
Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures regarding proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including the service of process and delivery of documents related to the proceedings, the administration of oaths, and the management of the Texas Indigent Defense Commission, and the composition of certain juvenile boards; establishing a civil penalty; increasing certain court costs; authorizing fees.
This Act takes effect September 1, 2023, except Article 15 takes effect immediately; Sections 1.011, 2.014, 2.015, 2.018, and 2.019 take effect October 1, 2023; Section 1.014 takes effect September 1, 2024; Section 1.015 takes effect October 1, 2024; Section 1.009 takes effect January 1, 2025; and Section 1.016 takes effect October 1, 2025.
HB 4504
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, including conforming amendments.
SB 2, 88th 2nd C.S.
Relating to providing property tax relief through the public school finance system, exemptions, limitations on appraisals and taxes, and property tax administration; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
This Act takes effect October 12, 2023, except Sections 3.09, 3.10, 3.11, 3.12, 3.13, and Article 6 take effect immediately. Articles 2 and 3 take effect on the date of official canvass showing adoption of HJR 2, and Article 4 takes effect on January 1, 2024, but only if HJR 2 is approved by the voters. Article 5 takes effect July 1, 2024, except Sections 5.04 and 5.13 take effect October 12, 2023, but only if HJR 2 is approved by the voters. Sections 3.05, 3.08, and 3.15(b) take effect January 1, 2025, and Sections 4.02, 4.05, 4.08, 4.10, and 4.12 take effect January 1, 2027.

April 1, 2025

HB 4611
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of the health and human services laws governing the Health and Human Services Commission, Medicaid, and other social services.

July 1, 2025

HB 718
Relating to the issuance of certain tags, permits, and license plates authorizing the movement of vehicles and the transfer and renewal of certain license plates.

September 1, 2025

HB 299
Relating to the creation of a voluntary accreditation for recovery housing; authorizing fees.
This Act takes effect September 1, 2023, except Section 469.009, Health and Safety Code, as added by this Act, takes effect September 1, 2025.
HB 3929
Relating to the adoption by the Supreme Court of Texas of the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act.
This Act takes effect September 1, 2023, except Section 2(a) takes effect September 1, 2025.
HB 4835
Relating to the creation and operations of certain health care provider participation programs.
This Act takes effect September 1, 2023, except Section 1 takes effect September 1, 2025.
SB 2476
Relating to consumer protections against certain medical and health care billing by emergency medical services providers.
This Act takes effect September 1, 2023, except Sections 2(b), 4(b), 6(b), 7(b), 9(b), 11(b), and 13(b) take effect September 1, 2025.

October 1, 2025

HB 3474
Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures regarding proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including the service of process and delivery of documents related to the proceedings, the administration of oaths, and the management of the Texas Indigent Defense Commission, and the composition of certain juvenile boards; establishing a civil penalty; increasing certain court costs; authorizing fees.
This Act takes effect September 1, 2023, except Article 15 takes effect immediately; Sections 1.011, 2.014, 2.015, 2.018, and 2.019 take effect October 1, 2023; Section 1.014 takes effect September 1, 2024; Section 1.015 takes effect October 1, 2024; Section 1.009 takes effect January 1, 2025; and Section 1.016 takes effect October 1, 2025.

January 1, 2026

HB 3469
Relating to the disposition of certain property by the former Bois D'Arc Island Levee Improvement District of Dallas and Kaufman Counties and the record of dissolution of that district.
This Act takes effect September 1, 2023, except Section 3 takes effect January 1, 2026.

January 1, 2027

SB 2, 88th 2nd C.S.
Relating to providing property tax relief through the public school finance system, exemptions, limitations on appraisals and taxes, and property tax administration; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
This Act takes effect October 12, 2023, except Sections 3.09, 3.10, 3.11, 3.12, 3.13, and Article 6 take effect immediately. Articles 2 and 3 take effect on the date of official canvass showing adoption of HJR 2, and Article 4 takes effect on January 1, 2024, but only if HJR 2 is approved by the voters. Article 5 takes effect July 1, 2024, except Sections 5.04 and 5.13 take effect October 12, 2023, but only if HJR 2 is approved by the voters. Sections 3.05, 3.08, and 3.15(b) take effect January 1, 2025, and Sections 4.02, 4.05, 4.08, 4.10, and 4.12 take effect January 1, 2027.

Other dates

HB 3461
Relating to the creation and re-creation of funds and accounts, the dedication and rededication of revenue and allocation of accrued interest on dedicated revenue, and the exemption of unappropriated money from use for general governmental purposes.
This Act takes effect immediately, except Sections 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18 take effect September 1, 2023, and certain exceptions from Section 2 of this Act take effect on the later of August 31, 2023, or the effective date of the Act(s) creating, re-creating, dedicating, or rededicating the accounts, revenues, or funds described in Sections 9, 10, and 19.

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