Several new Texas laws take effect Jan. 1, 2026, affecting taxes, immigration enforcement and evictions. Here’s a breakdown.

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Houston state Sen. Paul Bettencourt said Senate Bill 38 is necessary to combat an epidemic of squatting. Tenants’ rights ...

Texans are starting 2026 under new rules approved by lawmakers last session, including changes to how local jails handle ...

Dozens of new Texas laws took effect in December and others will start in January, bringing wide-ranging changes to the state ...

Texas has more than 30 new laws on the books as of New Year's Day, touching on everything from artificial intelligence ...

As the new year begins, several new Texas laws are set to take effect, bringing changes that span immigration enforcement, ...

Texas kicks off 2026 with 33 new laws, from revamped education assessments to new immigration requirements for sheriffs, ...

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