Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed an impressive 1,155 bills into law during the recent legislative session, while vetoing or ignoring several others. Among the vetoed bills is a notable one that would have banned all THC products in Texas, a contentious issue currently under review in a special session on June 23. The future of the Texas THC industry remains uncertain, with lawmakers expected to decide between a total ban or new regulations soon. Other significant laws enacted include SB 10, mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools; SB 4, which raises the homestead exemption significantly; SB 17, banning land ownership by individuals from certain foreign countries; HB 46, expanding the medical marijuana program; HB 27, requiring high school students to take personal financial literacy classes; and SB 1596, allowing ownership of short-barrel rifles under state law.
In addition to these legislative updates, the article highlights the quirky and unusual laws still on the books in Texas, as well as some Texas towns with names that sound fictional. For readers interested in the full list of new laws, a comprehensive report is available through the Texas Capitol website. The article provides a mix of serious legislative changes alongside lighter cultural tidbits about Texas law and geography.
