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Texas laws taking effect Sept. 1: Solar sales, electronics repair and gold currency
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk Steven Ardary , as published by FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - Local
· August 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points These laws regulate certain activities and expand existing rights. New laws are set to take effect on September 1.
New laws are set to take effect on September 1. These laws regulate certain activities and expand existing rights. One area of focus is solar sales, which will be subject to new regulations.
Additionally, repair rights for electronics will be expanded. Another law taking effect allows for payments backed by gold and silver. This change enables the use of these precious metals as a form of currency.
Further details about these new laws are available from the source, providing more information on the regulations and changes.
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Category: News Published: August 28, 2026 Source: FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - Local Reading time: 1 min
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