Six hundred and sixty-six new Texas laws will go into effect this Wednesday, September 1, 2021.
Debated, passed, and signed during the 87th Texas Legislature, these laws include changes to public safety, health care, and K-12 education.
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Permitless carry, Sunday beer, and wine sales time change among Texas laws going into effect.
Heartbeat bill"
The also controversial so-called “heartbeat bill” takes effect on Sept. 1. Senate Bill 8 bans abortions after a fetal heartbeat have been detected. That can sometimes happen as early as five weeks after a missed period. There is an exception in the law for medical emergencies.
Marijuana
More Texans will have access to medical marijuana, as a result, of House Bill 1535’s passage. Along with extending qualifications, the law also increases the dosage limit from .5% THC to 1% THC.
Sunday beer and wine sales
Sunday brunch just got a little saucier. House Bill 1518lets you buy beer and wine at 10 a.m. on Sundays. You used to have to wait until noon. Liquor sales are still off-limits on Sundays.
Star-Spangled Banner
You’ll hear the “Star-Spangled Banner” before any game involving a pro sports team that contracts with the state. Senate Bill 4 requires it.
A couple more to highlight:
- House Bill 1540 makes paying for sex a felony
- House Bill 9 charges protesters with a felony if they block emergency vehicles with their lights on
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