SB and HB bills passed legislative session in effect January

Thirty bills passed during the last regular legislative session that will impact every Texan. These bills went into effect on Jan. 1 of 2024.

Several bills, according to Senator Lois Kolkhorst, deal with seniors and exemptions. However, among the most sweeping policies is Senate Bill 17.

SB 17 dissolves the diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) offic es in public universities. This bill prohibits diversity statements in the hiring processes and universities will no longer offer training on diversity for its faculty and staff.