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  2. Texas Heartbeat Act - Wikipedia

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    The Texas Heartbeat Act contains twelve sections. [55] Although the Act is best known for its provisions that outlaw abortion after cardiac activity has been detected, and that authorize private lawsuits against those who violate the Act, the Act includes other provisions that further restrict abortion and deter litigants from challenging abortion laws in court. [56]

  3. The law, which went into effect on Sept. 1, 2021, bars abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detectable, about five or six weeks from a person’s last period. The suits under SB 8 award a minimum ...

  4. Texas House Bill 20 - Wikipedia

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    An Act Relating to censorship of or certain other interference with digital expression, including expression on social media platforms or through electronic mail messages, also known as Texas House Bill 20 (HB20), is a Texas anti-deplatforming law enacted on September 9, 2021.

  5. The Supreme Court Could Determine the Future of Social Media ...

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    Floridians would be able to sue social media platforms for violating the new law. Texas’ House Bill 20 was signed by Governor Greg Abbott in September 2021. The bill prohibits censorship based ...

  6. Gun laws in Texas - Wikipedia

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    The bill was signed into law on June 13, 2015, and took effect on January 1, 2016. On September 1, 2021, new legislation became effective which removed licensing restrictions on concealed firearms. Texas concealed carry laws underwent significant changes with the introduction of permitless carry in 2021.

  7. No permit? No problem, Texas passes new open carry gun law - AOL

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  8. Cannabis in Texas - Wikipedia

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    Cannabis in Texas is illegal for recreational use. Possession of up to two ounces is a class B misdemeanor, punishable by up to 180 days in prison and a fine of up to $2000. [1] [2] [3] Several of the state's major municipalities have enacted reforms to apply lesser penalties or limit enforcement, however.

  9. Texas Health and Human Services Commission - Wikipedia

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    The 84th Texas Legislature, 2015, abolished this agency effective Sept. 1, 2017. [3] DADS services were transferred to HHSC. Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) House Bill 5, 85th Regular Legislative Session, 2017, established DFPS as an agency independent of Texas Health and Human Services effective Sept. 1, 2017. [4]