Hundreds of new laws go into effect

AUSTIN—A total of 774 new laws went into effect on Sept. 1, affecting Texans in many areas of their lives, the AustinAmerican-Statesman reported. The new laws concern property taxes, registration fees and voting access, among other issues. Several havedrawncourtchallenges from opponents.

A few examples of the new law include:

•Bookvendorsmustcreate a rating system for books deemed “sexually relevant…