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Redefining hazing to untested rape kits: Here's what to know about some new Texas laws

New Texas laws go into effect on Sept. 1

SAN ANTONIO – From redefining hazing to tackling our state’s backlog of untested rape kits, a lot of Texas laws are changing on Sept. 1 as the result of the last state legislative session.

Here's a look at some of the biggest you should know about. 

From tobacco sales, brass knuckles to lemonade stands: Here's more about new Texas laws: PART 2 OF KSAT NEWS AT NINE "NEW TEXAS LAWS" BREAKDOWN HERE.


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