From the Houston Chronicle:
"Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed about
1,200 bills this year, wrapping up Texas lawmaking until officials reconvene in 2017.
A good deal of those new laws kick in on Sept. 1, the typical near-term start date for legislation passed in a regular session."
Click through the photo gallery at
New Texas laws taking effect September 1: How some will affect Texas – Houston Chronicle
From the Texas Tribune:
"Throughout the month of August, The Texas Tribune will feature 31 ways Texans' lives will change come Sept. 1, the date many bills passed by the Legislature — including the budget — take effect."
See the series at
31 Days, 31 Ways | The Texas Tribune
Also see the Tribune's
Texas Legislative Guide
New laws and effective dates at
http://txlege.texastribune.org/84/bills/new-laws/