Public schools in which 80 percent or more of the students are eligible for a free or reduced-price meal must offer a free breakfast to all students starting this school year. This story is part of our 31 Days, 31 Ways series.
31 Days, 31 Ways (2013)
Throughout August 2013, The Texas Tribune featured 31 ways Texans’ lives would change come Sept. 1, the date many bills passed by the Legislature — including the budget — took effect.
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Minors Can No Longer Use Tanning Salons
This year, Texas joined several other states that ban minors from tanning indoors. Previously, certain minors — those between 16 ½ and 18 — could tan with parental consent. This story is part of our 31 Days, 31 Ways series.
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School Officers Can No Longer Issue On-Campus Misdemeanor Citations
Offenses like using profanity and fighting have led some Texas public school students to the courtroom. Under a new law, school police officers will not be allowed to charge students for such offenses. This story is part of our 31 Days, 31 Ways series.
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Job-Training Program Adjusts Amid Cuts
A grant program that focuses on training students in fields like high-tech manufacturing and computer support is undergoing funding cuts as a result of legislation passed during this year’s regular session. This story is part of our 31 Days, 31 Ways series.
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New Law Protects Bison Alongside Cows, Llamas
Texans can now rest assured that their bison are protected under the state’s agriculture code if they wander off their property. This story is part of our 31 Days, 31 Ways series.
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New Laws Alter Health Care Policies in Texas
Lawmakers approved measures in the 83rd legislative session that will affect Texans’ medical care. Use this interactive to take a look at 31 ways those new laws will change Texas health policy. This is part of our 31 Days, 31 Ways series.
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Law Enforcement Can Sell Confiscated Guns
For decades, weapons confiscated by Texas police were supposed to be repurposed for law enforcement use or destroyed. Starting next month, some will be available for purchase. This story is part of our 31 Days, 31 Ways series.
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A Seventh New Name for Texas State University
Texas State University-San Marcos will be officially renamed. The new moniker will be the school’s seventh since its founding in 1903. This story is part of our 31 Days, 31 Ways series.
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New Law Aims to Protect TxDOT Road Workers
Texas drivers will have to slow down or move over one lane when passing Texas Department of Transportation workers under a new law. This story is part of our monthlong 31 Days, 31 Ways series.
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New Voting Law Aims to Curb Ballot Harvesting
Lawmakers, who usually get bogged down in controversy over election laws, managed to pass a mail-in ballot measure that aims to crack down on voter fraud. This story is part of our 31 Days, 31 Ways series.