Texas has joined about two dozen states in passing a law taking aim at “revenge porn,” which refers to sexually explicit images of individuals posted online without their consent. This story is part of our 31 Days, 31 Ways series.
31 Days, 31 Ways (2015)
Throughout August 2015, The Texas Tribune featured 31 ways Texans’ lives would change because of new laws on Sept. 1, the date many bills passed by the Legislature — including the budget — took effect.
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Foster Care Youth Getting State Ombudsman
Starting Sept. 1, children in Texas foster care will get an ombudsman to help them navigate the system, find their caseworkers and report complaints. This story is part of our 31 Days, 31 Ways series.
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Millions Slated to Hire More Border Troopers
The Texas Department of Public Safety will receive hundreds of millions of dollars to bolster its ranks along the Rio Grande, adding 250 new troopers and support staff. Local law enforcement agencies fear higher state salaries will lure away their employees.
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More Protection for Child Sex Trafficking Victims
Under a new state law, law enforcement officials will be able to take children suspected to be sex trafficking victims immediately into protective custody instead of waiting for a court order. This story is part of our 31 Days, 31 Ways series.
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Parents Guaranteed Right to Bury Stillborn Babies
Moved by the story of an Amarillo family, legislators passed a new law that will guarantee parents the right to the remains of their stillborn children. This story is part of our 31 Days, 31 Ways series.
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Process of Getting Mail-In Ballots Poised to Simplify
Texas is streamlining the process by which the disabled and elderly receive annual mail-in ballots. This is part of our 31 Days, 31 Ways series.
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Emergency Centers to Be Included in “Baby Moses” Law on Sept. 1
A new state law adds freestanding emergency centers to the list of places a person can legally abandon a newborn and avoid prosecution. This story is part of our 31 Days, 31 Ways series.
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New Law Allows Texans to Cash In on Low-Value Gift Cards Starting Sept. 1
A new law that goes into effect Sept. 1 will allow Texans to receive a cash refund on gift cards or certificates that have a balance of less than $2.50. This story is part of our 31 Days, 31 Ways series.
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State to Ride Herd on Failing Schools
If school district leaders can’t fix failing schools, the state may strip their authority under a new law effective Sept. 1. This story is part of our 31 Days, 31 Ways series.
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Video: Beauticians to Avoid Brush With the Law
It’s a service that makes a bride’s big day less stressful. But getting hair and makeup done by a stylist on location is actually illegal in Texas. On Sept. 1, that changes. This story is part of our 31 Days, 31 Ways series.