From flood notice to police funding, 2022 ushers in new laws

  • Above: In June 2021, motorists could see swift response from several law enforcement responding to a call of a public disturbance in an eatery parking lot in Marble Falls, where funding support for agencies grows each year. Larger municipalities, such as the size of Austin, will face re-allocation of state funds, in effect January of this year, if they choose to move money away from their central police entities without a ballot measure. File photos
    Above: In June 2021, motorists could see swift response from several law enforcement responding to a call of a public disturbance in an eatery parking lot in Marble Falls, where funding support for agencies grows each year. Larger municipalities, such as the size of Austin, will face re-allocation of state funds, in effect January of this year, if they choose to move money away from their central police entities without a ballot measure. File photos
  • Left: In October 2018, several homes in Marble Falls, such as the neighborhood pictured here on Lakeshore Drive, contended with the fallout from a flood event. In 2022, a new state law would require landlords to inform renters of flood potential if one has occurred in the past five years.
    Left: In October 2018, several homes in Marble Falls, such as the neighborhood pictured here on Lakeshore Drive, contended with the fallout from a flood event. In 2022, a new state law would require landlords to inform renters of flood potential if one has occurred in the past five years.
Lawmakers during the 87th Texas Legislative Session created several laws – about two dozen of which went into effect Jan. 1 of the new year – ranging from efforts to reduce tax bills and support police forces to informing renters about flood risks and expanding nursing home patients rights. Bills, some of which relate to certain tax rules or exemptions, were passed during the regular legislative…

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