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More than 650 new laws went into effect in Texas on Sept. 1
A total of 666 new laws were signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott went into effect Sept. 1 in the state of Texas. These new laws, including the Heartbeat Bill, constitutional carry legislation and laws that protect law enforcement, were passed during the 87th Legislative Session.
“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.”
The hot topic voter reform bill was approved by the Texas Senate during the second special session on Aug. 27 and has been sent to the House for consideration. Additional legislation is expected out of the two special sessions.
While the spectrum of new laws effective Sept. 1 from the first session covered everything from the storage of firearms in hotel rooms to prohibiting camping in public spaces, the anti-abortion bill created a great deal of controversy.
Read about many of the new laws that went into effect on Sept. 1 in Texas in your weekend Bowie News.
Bowie ISD –
For – 477
Against – 1308
Forestburg ISD
Prop A – For 98, against 59
Prop A – For 86, against 72
All results preliminary until formally canvassed
The cast and crew of Gold-Burg High School’s state-bound one-act play “Interview,” will present a public show at 4 p.m. on May 5 in the Bowie Junior High Auditorium.
Admission is $5 and there will be a bake sale to raise funds for travel and other OAP expenses. The show is directed by Linda Fitzner.
The group will travel to Austin to perform on May 13 for the state title. This is the school’s first time to take a play to the state contest.
Pictured above: Cast of “Interview” in rehearsal this week. (Courtesy photo)
Voters in Bowie and Forestburg Independent School Districts will have their say Saturday as both entities offer up bond issues to improve infrastructure.
Early voting came to an end on Tuesday with a total of 1,230 people casting their ballots.
On election day the polls will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at three locations: Bowie Senior Citizens Center, Forestburg ISD Library and Sunset City Hall. Voters can cast their ballots at any of these locations due to countywide voting.
Read more about both bond proposals in your weekend Bowie News.
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