New laws took effect in the great state of Texas according to San Antonio News September 1, 2024. The Texas legislature enacted over 600 bills that took effect on September 1 of last year, and this year, more than 40 additional bills are set to become law in 2024.

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NEW LAWS HAVE BEEN MADE IN TEXAS

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Once every two years state lawmakers in Texas meet in odd number years. Sometimes the sessions can last for 140 days and can range as short as 45 days according to the Texas House of Representatives website. Under House Bill 18 any digital service provider such as a platform for social media must register any user age before even considering on making an account. The social media platform regulated minor laws help secure and give more safety to our children.

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Also, another law is Senate Bill 1841: Family Violence Support Services. For someone, to qualify for a contract with the state of Texas, the family center must show that it employs a voluntary and trauma-informed advocacy service model, which entails providing temporary housing and direct service for adults and their dependents. Last, but not least mountain lion hunting regulations Texas Wildlife Department celebrated a win with the historic ruling that Texas now stands with all 16 states that are home to breeding mountain lions in regulating the hunting and trapping of the species this effect was set for September 1.

 

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