"Texas Implements New Laws Starting September 1st"

Starting September 1, Texas will implement over 750 new laws, including a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth, criminalization of sexually explicit performances in front of children, restrictions on transgender athletes, and a law overriding local ordinances. Other notable laws include the prohibition of HOA discrimination based on payment method, pursuit of murder charges for fentanyl-related deaths, curbing illegal street racing, removal of district attorneys who refuse to prosecute certain offenses, book bans and parental consent requirements in schools, armed personnel at all schools, dismantling of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at public colleges, and the introduction of unlicensed religious chaplains in schools. Additionally, electric vehicle owners will face new registration fees, speed limits can be temporarily changed, and car dealerships will provide metal license plates instead of temporary paper ones. Texas has also repealed the sales tax on period products and enacted laws against hair discrimination and extended Medicaid benefits for new mothers.