Here are some of the new laws that take effect on New Year's Day, from light property tax reform to elections for police defunding.
Going forward, Texans can now purchase alcoholic beverages to-go with their food orders.
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission was at the forefront of coronavirus restriction enforcement last summer.
After a visit from TABC agents, a Fort Worth bar will now have its operating license suspended for 30 days.
At least six Texas bars temporarily lost their licenses for lax health protocols after a statewide investigation by the TABC.
In forming a movement of 23,000 people, Fort Worth bar owner Chris Polone's defiance of state and local closure orders has resulted in both legal problems and a devoted following.
Bars and rafting services may reopen next week to a 50 percent capacity limit, while other businesses may expand to 75 percent capacity.
Here's a list of the top lawsuits filed since the coronavirus pandemic and resulting shutdowns disrupted the lives of Texans.
Two months after Governor Abbott reclosed Texas bars, they continue to struggle to stay afloat while other businesses have been allowed to reopen.
As most state officials are preoccupied with students going back to school, Texas' wineries and distilleries are calling on Governor Abbott for a lifeline.
Friendswood bar owners say they've been harassed by police while the department asserts they monitored the bar due to overserving allegations.
After months of struggling to get by, Texas alcohol manufacturers and retailers received a win in the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission's updated 51-percent policy.
