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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RJ Marquez is the traffic anchor/reporter for KSAT’s Good Morning San Antonio. He also fills in as a news anchor and has covered stories from breaking news and Fiesta to Spurs championships and high school sports. RJ started at KSAT in 2010. He is proud to serve our viewers and be a part of the culture and community that makes San Antonio great.

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