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Any Texas woman who thought her right to a safe, legal abortion would last forever sorely underestimated the opposition. For decades.

Here is something I found that is so hard to believe I had to look it up on three different sites. Is it illegal to have an air freshener hanging from your rearview mirror in Texas?

Here is something I found that is so hard to believe I had to look it up on three different sites. Is it illegal to have an air freshener hanging from your rearview mirror in Texas?

Some Bell County disabled veterans will not need to immediately apply for a new plate or placard when the state’s handicapped parking law starts Jan. 1.

The day is approaching for a new law to take effect that will require those with disabled veteran (“DV”) specialty license plates to possess a handicap placard or a handicap

Sgt. Richard Standifer says Texas is still a "two-plate" state. Author: Cheryl Mercedes (KHOU) Updated: 7:26 PM CDT June 7, 2021 Whether you are driving on the interstate or parked to pick up a passenger, there are laws to keep you safe. But rumors could cloud your judgment.  The VERIFY team is here to make sure you have the facts. Our first email came from Will. He wanted to know, “Is it the law in Texas for cars and trucks to drive exclusively in the middle ...

The Bastrop City Council is poised to adopt a new ordinance to regulate electric bicycle, GPS-equipped bicycle and motor-assisted scooter services in the city. The City Council on May 25 voted 4-0 to approve the first reading of the ordinance, which would go into effect should it pass a second vote June 8. Only four members of the council were present during the May 25 meeting to vote on the ordinance. Council Member Bill Peterson was absent due to illness. The ordinance, as crafted by P...

By Rich Flowers rflowers@athensreview.com May 21, 2021 10 hrs ago Peachtree Road in Precinct 2 where two bridges were constructed in 2020, may get a “No Through Trucks” designation. A public hearing on the subject is set for June 15. Courtesy photo Banning trucks on a much traveled Henderson County Road is the subject of a public hearing set for next month at Commissioners Court. Commissioners Court, Tuesday, set the hearing for 9:20 a.m...

Ask 2: Can you drive with your pet on your lap? Published:  Tags:  Question: Can you drive with your pet on your lap? Answer: We reached out to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office and Sergeant Dashana Cheek says there is no verbiage in the Texas Transportation Code that says driving with a pet on your lap is illegal, but Sergeant Cheek warns it’s not safe. Not only could you cause a crash by being distracted, which in this case you could get a ticket, but think about your safety and your ...

It depends. Driving a golf cart on Austin streets can be legal, but only under certain conditions. Section 551.403 of the Texas Transportation Code allows golf carts to be operated on a road that has a posted speed limit of 35 miles per hour or less, but only if its during the daytime and no more than two miles from where its usually parked and used for transportation to the golf course. That same section of Texas Code also allows operation of golf carts in county or municipality approved maste...