With the New Years comes a set of new state laws.There are 32 new laws taking effect at as 2023 closed at midnight Monday morning, according to online articles.The 88th Texas Legislature passed new laws impacting education, e-cigarette advertising targeted at minor, and tax breaks and exemptions.Diversity programs ends As of Monday, Senate Bill 17 prohibits state public universities and colleges from implementing programs and policies “designed or implemented in reference to race, color, or ethnicity.” Institutions of higher education will no longer be able to implement offices, programs or initiatives promoting inclusion based upon race, color, ethnicity, gender identity ...