Texas laws: Here’s what’s changing with property taxes, vehicle inspections and more in January 2025 [Video]

Several laws, including changes to vehicle inspections and property taxes, take effect on Jan. 1 in Texas.

During the 2023 legislative session, lawmakers passed Senate Bill 2, known as the Property Tax Relief Act.

Most of it is already in effect to help with property tax relief, but what’s new in 2025 is a tax circuit breaker.

Homeowners and businesses may be eligible to claim a circuit breaker tax credit. That credit essentially limits the amount property taxes can increase in a certain period in Texas.

The remaining provisions of the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act, which have already taken effect in most parts, are also new for 2025.

The new section authorizes procedures for Texans to designate a registered agent who may make data privacy-related decisions on behalf of another resident.

Texas lawmakers begin the 89th Legislative session on Jan.14 in Austin.

Lawmakers have already filed a record …