Although the products don't contain tobacco, justices ruled VELO pouches are made of a tobacco substitute, which subjects ...

Starting Oct. 1, Texans who sell goods on eBay, Poshmark and Etsy will have to start paying sales tax on marketplace fees. The change comes from a reinterpretation of state tax law by former ...

Texas lawmakers have approved a range of measures during the 2025 legislative session that are scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026. The changes span artificial intelligence regulation, tax ...

The Texas Capitol seen on Monday, June 30, 2025. Dozens of new Texas laws will take effect in December and January, bringing wide-ranging changes to the state's education system, law enforcement, ...

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AUSTIN, Texas – More than 30 new laws will take effect in Texas on Jan. 1, spanning the gamut from artificial intelligence, immigration enforcement and social media accountability. Across the 140 days ...

Sergio Candido is the managing editor for the South region at cbsnews.com, coordinating multiplatform news coverage for CBS Miami, CBS Texas and CBS Atlanta. He previously worked for outlets including ...