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LIST: New Texas laws in effect September 1

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More than 800 new laws went into effect in Texas on September 1. Here's a look at some of the ones that will impact students, crimes, the medical marijuana program and more.

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  1. LIST: New Texas laws going into effect Sept. 1

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    LIST: New Texas laws in effect September 1

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  1. Fox26 Houston

    LIST: New Texas laws going into effect Sept. 1 (opens Fox26 Houston)

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    Fox26 Houston's feed description

    More than 800 new laws go into effect in Texas on September 1. Here's a look at some of the ones that will impact students, crimes, the medical marijuana program and more.

  2. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    835 new laws go into effect Sept. 1 in Texas. Here are a few of the more notable ones (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Starting Monday, Texas introduces more than 830 new laws affecting various aspects of life, including guns, education, and healthcare regulations.

  3. ABC 13 Houston

    Hundreds of new laws go into effect in Texas Sept. 1. Here's what they are and how it impacts you (opens ABC 13 Houston)

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    ABC 13 Houston's feed description

    The state of Texas will see hundreds of laws go into effect on Monday, September 1, as the new fiscal year begins.

  4. KVIA El Paso

    More than 800 new laws will go into effect in Texas on Sept. 1. Here are some of the significant ones (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    By Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune Aug. 28, 2025 "More than 800 new laws will go into effect in Texas on Sept. 1. Here are some of the significant ones" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public pol…

  5. Fox26 Houston

    LIST: New Texas laws in effect September 1 (opens Fox26 Houston)

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    Fox26 Houston's feed description

    More than 800 new laws went into effect in Texas on September 1. Here's a look at some of the ones that will impact students, crimes, the medical marijuana program and more.

  6. ABC 13 Houston

    Over 800 new laws go into effect in Texas on Sept. 1. Here are some significant ones (opens ABC 13 Houston)

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    ABC 13 Houston's feed description

    Over 800 new laws are about to take effect in Texas, bringing sweeping changes to the state's education systems, water infrastructure, and more.

  7. Tyler Morning Telegraph

    More than 800 new laws go into effect in Texas today. Here are some of the significant ones. - Tyler Morning Telegraph (opens Tyler Morning Telegraph)

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    Tyler Morning Telegraph's feed description

    More than 800 new laws are about to take effect in Texas, and they are set to bring sweeping changes to the state’s education systems, water infrastructure and more. Gov. Greg Abbott signed 1,155 bills that came out of the regular legislative session, including over 200 laws that went into effect im…

  8. FOX 4 Dallas

    New Texas laws now in effect: List (opens FOX 4 Dallas)

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    FOX 4 Dallas's feed description

    More than 830 bills passed by the Texas Legislature went into effect on Monday. The laws include changes to Texas schools, abortion policies and medical marijuana.

  9. CBS News

    More than 800 new laws will go into effect in Texas on Sept. 1. Here are some of the significant ones. (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Gov. Abbott signed 1,155 bills that came out of the regular legislative session, including over 200 laws that went into effect immediately.

  10. Fox7 Austin

    From classrooms to vapes: Texas's 800+ new laws take effect (opens Fox7 Austin)

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    Fox7 Austin's feed description

    Starting September 1st, over 800 new Texas laws take effect, bringing major changes to education, crime, and THC regulations.

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