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Are abortions banned in Texas

WEBSenate Bill 8 (sometimes called the Texas Heartbeat Bill) is a new state law that bars physicians from performing abortions after the detection of a "fetal …

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Guides: Privacy and Personal Information: Medical Records

WEBThere are state and federal laws that protect the confidentiality of your "individually identifiable health information". According to 1320d(6) in Title 42 of the U.S. …

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Is abortion illegal in Texas

WEBAbortions are banned, with certain exceptions. Chapter 170A of the Texas Health & Safety Code prohibits abortions outright, except in certain circumstances.. …

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Guides: Cannabis and the Law: General Information

WEBTexas Law. Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 481. The Texas Controlled Substances Act classifies tetrahydrocannabinols (THC) in penalty group 2 for …

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

WEBMay 15, 2024. May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. Our library has many titles that explain the legal aspects of mental health issues. These books can be helpful …

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General Information

WEBThis chapter contains a variety of laws related to abortion. It includes laws about. "partial-birth" abortions, medical abortions, the stage of a pregnancy at which an …

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Is medical marijuana legal in Texas

WEBMedical use of low-THC marijuana (or "cannabis" as it’s called in the law) is legal for patients who participate in the Texas Compassionate Use Program (CUP). The …

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Durable Powers of Attorney

WEBTexas's statutory form of durable power of attorney is found in Section 752.051 of the Texas Estates Code. It is a financial durable power of attorney - this …

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New Laws Effective September 1st

WEBAugust 31, 2023. Feature. Many new bills passed during the 88th Texas Legislative Sessions will go into effect on September 1st, 2023. A total of 774 bills and individual …

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Advanced Directives for Medical Care

WEBA "directive to physicians" is a legal document that allows a person to outline their preferences for medical care. They are often used to leave specific instructions for …

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Medical Powers of Attorney

WEBA medical power of attorney is usually a kind of durable power of attorney - meaning that it will last after the principal has been incapacitated. According to Section …

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New Law Will Prevent Employers From Requiring COVID-19 Vaccines

WEBThe bill bans private employers from adopting or enforcing workplace COVID-19 vaccine mandates. State and local government employers are already prohibited …

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Guides: COVID-19 & Texas Law: General Information

WEBThe COVID-19 pandemic became widespread in March of 2020 and disrupted almost all aspects of everyday life, including work, school, healthcare, …

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Criminal Penalties

WEBSection 171.065 of the Texas Health and Safety Code. This section makes providing a medical abortion in violation of Subchapter D of this chapter a state jail …

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Guides: Cannabis and the Law: Recreational Use

WEBSection 481.121 of the Texas Health and Safety Code. Makes the possession of marijuana a criminal offense of varying severity depending on the amount …

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Texas Abortion "Trigger" Law Effective August 25th, 2022

WEBThe Texas abortion "trigger law" will be effective on August 25th, 2022. This law will prohibit almost all abortions. It also sets out civil, criminal, and professional …

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COVID-19 Vaccine Laws

WEBState & Local Vaccine Mandates Prohibited in Texas. Prohibitions on COVID-19 mandates for masks, vaccines, and closures were passed during the 88th …

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