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TexasTowelie

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Tue Aug 31, 2021, 11:35 PM Aug 2021

666 new laws come into effect in Texas on Sept. 1

During its regular session, the Texas Legislature passed and Gov. Greg Abbott signed 666 new laws that come into effect on Sept. 1. And news organizations around the state have checked and double checked and the number is right. The Texas grid wasn’t addressed. The pandemic was only mentioned in laws that prevent people from being protected. Voting rights were attacked, but not legislated against during the regular session. But here are some of the problems that were solved:

Churches can’t be closed:

Here’s the Legislature’s answer to the pandemic. Churches will be exempt from any future executive orders. During the pandemic, responsible churches protected their members by closing and then limiting the number of people who returned at any one time. Sabbath services at churches that defied closing orders became super-spreader events.

Constitutional carry:

Texans 21 and older may carry handguns without training or a license as long as they aren’t convicted felons or otherwise prevents from doing so.

Abortion:

Abortion is banned at six weeks of pregnancy. Private individuals can sue abortion providers who conduct an abortion after detection of a heartbeat. Abortion would be outlawed in Texas 30 days after the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade. The state won’t be enforcing this law. The threat of lawsuits from anyone opposing abortion will.

Read more: https://dallasvoice.com/666-new-laws-come-into-effect-in-texas-on-sept-1/

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666 new laws come into effect in Texas on Sept. 1 (Original Post) TexasTowelie Aug 2021 OP
appropriate number.... bahboo Aug 2021 #1
That "evil" number should have the fundies all... 3catwoman3 Sep 2021 #2
If they missed Kushner's 666 Park Avenue... carpetbagger Sep 2021 #3
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