AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Well over 600 new laws that recently passed the State Legislature went into effect on Wednesday in the state of Texas.
The new laws, include the so-called Heartbeat Bill, constitutional carry legislation, and laws that protect law enforcement.
Senate Bill 8, known as “The Heartbeat Bill” bans abortion the moment a baby’s heartbeat is detected in the womb. House Bill 9 enhances the criminal penalty to a state jail felony offense for anyone who knowingly blocks an emergency vehicle or obstructs access to a hospital or health care facility. House Bill 1927 authorizes Constitutional Carry in Texas, meaning law-abiding Texans can legally carry a handgun without a license to carry.
“The 87th Legislative Session was a monumental success, and many of the laws going into effect today will ensure a safer, freer, healthier, and more prosperous Texas,” said Governor Abbott. “I look forward to my continued work with the legislature to build upon these successes and create an even brighter future for the Lone Star State.”
A full list of new laws can be found here.
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