Special sessions laws take effect Thursday, including redistricting maps, private spaces

Nearly a dozen new state laws take effect Thursday, all of which were passed during the Texas Legislature’s second special ...
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What to know about the new Texas laws taking effect Dec. 4

The new laws come 90 days after the end of a special legislative session during which state lawmakers made changes to Texas’ school assessment system, voter registration procedures and more.

Texas' new 'bathroom bill' is about to be law. What does it mean for you?

Senate Bill 8, dubbed the "bathroom bill," goes into force on Dec. 4. The new law could impact transgender and cisgender ...

Raccoon breaks into liquor store, passes out in bathroom after booze-fueled 'rampage'

Raccoon breaks into Virginia liquor store, goes on drunken rampage before passing out in bathroom as police find 'Cole' amid ...

What is the Texas 'bathroom bill'? What you need to know

Starting on Dec. 4, Texas will implement Senate Bill 8 aimed at restricting transgender people’s access to certain restrooms ...

Texas lawmakers defend new AI law as Federal effort looks to scrap regulations

The Texas law requires consent before capturing biometric data, putting in jeopardy law enforcement programs like ClearView AI, which scrapes photos from the internet to match with faces in the real ...