Misdemeanor Arrests

None

Felony Arrests

None

Citations

• Yance Dell Elliott, Hinton, Oklahoma; speeding; 9/2/23

• Christin Marie Harney, Wichita Falls; display expired license plates; 9/4/23

AUSTIN—With Texas voters preparing to weigh in on a proposed constitutional amendment to help finance water projects, Comptroller Glenn Hegar today announced the publication of his agency’s report, Texas Water: Present and Future Needs 2023 (PDF), which echoes critical water issues highlighted in the Texas Water Development Board’s (TWDB) latest plan.

Hundreds of new laws go into effect

A total of 774 new laws went into effect on Sept. 1, affecting Texans in many areas of their lives, the Austin American-Statesman reported. The new laws concern property taxes, registration fees and voting access, among other issues. Several have drawn court challenges from opponents.

A few examples of the new law include:

First responders, veterans and families from around the Texas Panhandle will gather  at the Texas Panhandle War Memorial Center on Monday morning, September 11, at 8:30, as a remembrance and to honor those heroes who were lost in the terrorist attacks 22 years ago that cost almost 3,000 lives on American soil.