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New Texas laws strengthen domestic violence support, wildlife conservation, online safety for children
Read full article: New Texas laws strengthen domestic violence support, wildlife conservation, online safety for childrenSeptember isn’t just marked by meteorological fall or Labor Day, it’s also when an array of state laws goes into effect.
Some religious leaders, civil rights groups oppose new school counselor law
Read full article: Some religious leaders, civil rights groups oppose new school counselor lawAmong the 774 new state laws that went into effect on Sept. 1 is SB 763, which allows public schools to utilize chaplains as volunteers or as hired staff.
Leon Valley City Council approves ordinance that effectively makes homelessness illegal within city limits
Read full article: Leon Valley City Council approves ordinance that effectively makes homelessness illegal within city limitsThe Leon Valley City Council on Tuesday night approved an ordinance that essentially bans homelessness or make it illegal within city limits.
DOJ giving states $231M for gun violence prevention programs
Read full article: DOJ giving states $231M for gun violence prevention programsThe Justice Department is sending out more than $200 million to help states and the District of Columbia administer “red-flag laws” and other crisis-intervention programs.
Own a gun in Texas? Here’s what you should know about constitutional carry.
Read full article: Own a gun in Texas? Here’s what you should know about constitutional carry.Record-breaking gun sales during the pandemic combined with multiple Texas law changes regarding firearms have led to some confusion about what’s legal in terms of firearms and what isn’t.
New Texas law changes rules for accessible parking for disabled veterans
Read full article: New Texas law changes rules for accessible parking for disabled veteransThere are many new laws that went into effect in Texas on Sept. 1 but one that hasn’t seen as much news coverage is actually a big change for the state.
Constant changes to environmental laws can have a negative impact on environment, UTSA professor says
Read full article: Constant changes to environmental laws can have a negative impact on environment, UTSA professor saysMany environmental organizations have said the quick changes can have a negative impact on the environment. In San Antonio, Dr. Saugata Datta at UTSA new Institute of Research, Sustainability and Policy said there needs to be more time given to studying regulation changes. The environment constantly seeks a state of equilibrium and will react accordingly, Dr. Datta said. Despite the continual changes, Dr. Datta said we are fortunate to live in South Texas, where many environmental changes are noticeable. However, the federal government needs to invest more in long-term studies, so places like this can accurately gather data, Dr. Datta said.