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New Texas laws expand repair rights, regulate solar sellers and recognize gold as money
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk David Martin Davies, Texas Public Radio , as published by Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS)
· August 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points These changes are set to take effect on September 1. New laws will change how consumers repair electronic devices and strengthen oversight of residential solar sales.
New laws will change how consumers repair electronic devices and strengthen oversight of residential solar sales. Certain forms of gold and silver will also be allowed as legal tender. These changes are set to take effect on September 1.
Further details about the laws and their impact are available. The laws aim to expand repair rights and regulate solar sellers. The laws will also recognize gold as a form of money, in addition to allowing certain forms of silver as legal tender.
More information can be found from the source for those seeking additional context.
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Category: News Published: August 31, 2026 Source: Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) Reading time: 1 min
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