New state legislation in effect as of Sept. 1

The 88th Texas Legislature passed 774 laws that went into effect on Friday. These new laws cover everything from health care and law enforcement assistance to social issues. Each year, Sept. 1 is the standard start day for laws passed during the regular legislative session. Some bills that receive a two-thirds majority vote may be implemented immediately. Two new laws have b...

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