/tags/new-texas-laws-2025 New Texas Laws 2025 en-US Copyright Thu, 04 Sep 2025 10:50:30 GMT /news/2025-09-04/texas-bill-cracking-down-on-abortion-pills-heads-to-governors-desk House Bill 7 would allow private citizens to sue out-of-state prescribers and distributors of abortion pills sent into Texas. Thu, 04 Sep 2025 10:50:30 GMT /news/2025-09-04/texas-bill-cracking-down-on-abortion-pills-heads-to-governors-desk Olivia Aldridge /texas-news/2025-09-04/texas-legislature-ends-second-special-session-marked-by-new-political-maps-slew-of-conservative-wins Between cracking down on abortion pills and restricting transgender restroom use, lawmakers also tackled flood safety and the STAAR test. Left untouched: Texas’ hemp industry. Thu, 04 Sep 2025 10:22:40 GMT /texas-news/2025-09-04/texas-legislature-ends-second-special-session-marked-by-new-political-maps-slew-of-conservative-wins Kayla Guo | The Texas Tribune, Alejandro Serrano | The Texas Tribune /texas-news/2025-09-02/could-a-new-texas-law-make-some-types-of-anime-illegal-fans-worry-its-possible-under-sb-20 Senate Bill 20 was designed to crack down on AI-generated child pornography in Texas. But now that it's on the books, some are wondering: Did Texas just open the door to making anime illegal? Tue, 02 Sep 2025 09:51:31 GMT /texas-news/2025-09-02/could-a-new-texas-law-make-some-types-of-anime-illegal-fans-worry-its-possible-under-sb-20 Jack Morgan /texas-news/2025-08-29/texas-legislature-bills-new-laws These measures touch nearly every aspect of life, from education and healthcare to public safety, property rules and support for first responders. With so many changes coming at once, Texans can expect a variety of noticeable impacts on their daily lives. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 20:00:42 GMT /texas-news/2025-08-29/texas-legislature-bills-new-laws The Texas Newsroom /texas-news/2025-08-29/texas-vapes-thc-cannabinoid-ban-cannabis-marijuana A new state law outlaws sales of any vapes containing cannabinoids that would otherwise be legal in Texas, but possession is not explicitly prohibited. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 13:03:45 GMT /texas-news/2025-08-29/texas-vapes-thc-cannabinoid-ban-cannabis-marijuana Nathan Bernier /texas-news/2025-08-29/texas-first-responder-police-firefighter-ems-mental-health-peer-support-network House Bill 35 goes into effect on Sept. 1, creating a new program that aims to connect firefighters and EMS workers across Texas with peer-to-peer mental health support. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 12:59:39 GMT /texas-news/2025-08-29/texas-first-responder-police-firefighter-ems-mental-health-peer-support-network Blaise Gainey /news/2025-08-27/texas-legislature-new-law-land-sale-property-foreign-nationals-china-sept-1 Senate Bill 17 will bar people tied to China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia from buying most Texas real estate, including farmland, homes and commercial property. Wed, 27 Aug 2025 13:09:42 GMT /news/2025-08-27/texas-legislature-new-law-land-sale-property-foreign-nationals-china-sept-1 Lucio Vasquez | The Texas Newsroom /news/2025-08-26/sept-1-unlocks-first-installment-of-1-5-billion-film-incentive-package-in-texas Senate Bill 22, which passed the Texas Legislature earlier this year, allocates $300 million towards the state’s film incentive program every two years for the next decade. The recent increase in funding is thanks in part to stars like Matthew McConaughey and Taylor Sheridan who took the cause to the Capitol. Tue, 26 Aug 2025 17:24:50 GMT /news/2025-08-26/sept-1-unlocks-first-installment-of-1-5-billion-film-incentive-package-in-texas Marcheta Fornoff /education/2025-08-25/lgtbq-students-senate-bill-12-dei-clubs Dubbed a “parent rights” bills, Senate Bill 12 bans DEI programs in K-12 schools — and prohibits clubs LGBTQ+ students say are vital resources. Mon, 25 Aug 2025 10:02:00 GMT /education/2025-08-25/lgtbq-students-senate-bill-12-dei-clubs Bill Zeeble