How Texas policy is reshaping business, taxation, and residents’ oversight

Texas is tightening and clarifying its regulatory environment while remaining a magnet for corporations fleeing blue states. Recent developments include court decisions on how the Texas franchise tax treats GILTI and chemical containers, as well as new DMV rules requiring proof of legal status. At the same time, DPS is rolling out license plate readers across Central Texas, expanding state surveillance as some localities step back from such programs. Together, these moves highlight Texas’s aggressive approach to tax policy, immigration enforcement, and public safety, with major implications for corporate strategy and civil liberties.