Hundreds of new Texas laws go into effect on Sept. 1. From classroom changes to tougher penalties and new driving rules, here’s what Texans need to know.

House Bill 4211 challenges the business structure of developments like the East Plano Islamic Center's planned EPIC City development. Gov. Greg Abbott has signed into law a bill challenging the legal ...

Senate Bill 17 bans people with ties to the governments of China, Iran, North Korea and Russia from purchasing homes, commercial property and other types of real estate in Texas. Supporters say the ...

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A new Texas law could help reunite you with your property that's been seized by law enforcement. House Bill 1261 requires agencies to either notify the last known owner or post ...

On September 1, a slew of new laws will go into effect across Texas after they were passed by the state legislature and signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott. Legislation due to come into effect ...

Odessa, La Marque, Tom Bean and Whitesboro — said they are following the law and Ken Paxton’s office is jumping the gun on enforcing new state rules.

The City of Odessa has emailed a response to Attorney General Ken Paxton’s letter detailing complaints that he’s received ...

Hundreds of new laws passed by the Texas Legislature this year will take effect on Sept. 1, 2025. From tougher penalties for human trafficking to new rules in schools and changes on the road, many of ...