New Laws Authored By Rep. Howard Take Effect Today

September 1 marks the effective date of hundreds of new laws in Texas. Here's a graphic detailing the ones that were authored or sponsored by Rep. Donna Howard:

You can find the text of the specific bills by clicking on the links below:

• HB 280 - Nurse Violence Prevention Grants
• HB 281 - Rape Kit Tracking
• HB 394 - State Arboretum
• SB 73 (Howard amendment here) - Disabled Veterans' Medical Leave
• HB 635 - Capitol Mall vendor permits
• SB 1630 - Cemeteries
• SB 1367 - Epi-Pens on College Campuses
• HB 630 - Health Agency Webcasting