Hundreds of new laws go into effect

Hundreds of new laws go into effect
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…