Legislative Bill Tracker
DFW Impact Analysis
Track Texas state and federal bills with plain-language summaries and analysis of how each bill impacts DFW Black businesses and residents.
Home-Based Business Deregulation
Plain Language Summary
If you run a business from your home and it doesn't disturb your neighbors, your city can no longer create special rules to shut you down or require extra permits. This protects home-based entrepreneu...
Expedited Business Filings & Veteran-Owned Business Exemptions
Plain Language Summary
Starting a business in Texas just got faster. You can now pay for expedited filing to get your business registered quickly. If you're a veteran, your franchise tax exemption and filing fee waiver are ...
Business Personal Property Tax Exemption Increase
Plain Language Summary
This is a major win for small business owners. If you own business equipment, inventory, or furniture worth less than $125,000, you will no longer owe personal property taxes on it. This saves most sm...
Parental Rights & DEI Prohibition in Public Schools
Plain Language Summary
This law bans DEI programs in Texas public schools and gives parents expanded rights to direct their children's education. It prohibits school employees from doing DEI-related work, which critics say ...
Texas Housing Reform Package
Plain Language Summary
Texas passed major housing reform laws to make it easier and cheaper to build homes. These laws allow smaller houses on smaller lots and reduce the ability of existing homeowners to block new housing ...
Education Savings Account (ESA) Program
Plain Language Summary
This law creates a voucher-style program that gives families state money to pay for private school and other educational expenses. For Dallas ISD families — where most students are Black or Hispanic —...
Election Day and Early Voting Integration
Plain Language Summary
This law changes how Texas manages early voting and Election Day voting records. While presented as an administrative update, voting rights advocates are monitoring whether the changes could create co...
Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (DPRIT)
Plain Language Summary
Texas is creating a new research institute focused on Alzheimer's and dementia. The institute will fund medical research, prevention programs, and create high-paying healthcare jobs. This is especiall...
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