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Here are the new Texas laws in effect on Sept. 1, 2024
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State inspections go away for Texas drivers in four months, but vehicles in certain counties will still need to pass a test
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US: Flash Flooding Hits Parts Of Central Texas 2
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Harris County deputy constable shot and killed while driving to work
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