Be aware of new laws going into effect

Editor: Several new Texas laws go into effect this December and January. Strong communities start with informed voters, and these changes impact our schools, our public safety, and our families. Effective Dec. 4: • House Bill 8 — transforms the old STAAR system into three shorter assessments across the school year. A step toward reducing testing stress and focusing on real learning • House Bill 7 — strengthens enforcement against the distribution of abortion-related drugs in Texas by allowing civil action against manufacturers or distributors • House Bill 18 — holds lawmakers accountable for abandoning their duties by creating consequences...

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