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Tag: Texas state laws

Health & Science

Texas Law Limiting Opioid Prescriptions Takes Effect September 1

Andrew Schneider

Posted on August 16, 2019 · The law limits opioid prescriptions for acute pain to 10 days, with no refills allowed.

Tags drug addiction health care opioid opioid abuse Texas state laws

Politics

Road Ahead Murky After Judge Rules Proposition B Unconstitutional

Andrew Schneider

Posted on May 16, 2019 · Houston's firefighters’ union plans to appeal the decision, which reversed one in their favor just months ago.

Tags Houston firefighters union Proposition B Texas appeals court Texas Constitution Texas state laws

Politics

Voter ID, Credit Card Fraud Laws Take Effect This Month

Andrew Schneider

Posted on January 19, 2018 · The two are among 26 new state laws passed last year that went into force January 1

Tags credit card criminal fraud Texas state laws Texas voter id law Voting Rights Act

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