Convenience Big Store: These new Texas laws take effect Sept. 1, from speed limits to trans healthcare

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Governor Greg Abbot center, after signing HB:28: The Todd Hogland Act, one of eight bills signed during a public safety bill signing ceremony in his press conference room at the Texas State Capitol on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.

Photo by: Marvin Pfeiffer/Staff Photographer

New Texas laws that take effect Sept. 1, including trans healthcare, DEI and speed limits

Here's a guide to some of the most notable laws signed this session.

Stay in the Loop

President George H.W. Bush and First Lady Barbara Bush appear at the 1992 Republican National Convention, which Houston hosted at the Astrodome. City officials are hoping Republicans will return to Houston for the 2028 convention.

Photo by: Buster Dean, HC Staff / Houston Chronicle

Houston will host the 2028 Republican National Convention, GOP says

Houston last hosted a convention in 1992, when then-President George H.W. Bush sought re-election.

Tutor Sedaytria Hayes works with third grade students at Highland Heights Elementary on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 in Houston.

Photo by: Brett Coomer, Staff Photographer

Houston ISD reports zero teacher vacancies before 2023-24 school year

Houston ISD superintendent Mike Miles said the district will be starting the year with a fully staffed teacher group as nearly 190,000 students are expected to return to classes Monday.

Powerlines and sunflowers on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023 in Houston.

Photo by: Elizabeth Conley, Staff Photographer

ERCOT may start rolling blackouts in Texas. Here's how to prepare.

Rolling blackouts may impact Houston during the heat wave as ERCOT warns of the potential for emergency grid conditions.

The original Pho Binh Trailer restaurant at 10928 Beamer.

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The original Pho Binh Trailer, a Houston staple, closes after 40 years

Founded in 1983, the Vietnamese restaurant's popularity led to multiple locations in Houston where it is considered among the city's best pho purveyors.

Pick of the Day

Needville, Texas' DJ Jablonski (10) celebrates with Jayson Arispe (15) after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against El Segundo, Calif., at the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pa., Monday, Aug. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Photo by: Gene J. Puskar, Associated Press

Needville stays calm before Little League World Series title game

Needville faces California on Saturday for the United States championship, attempting to become just the fifth Texas team to claim that crown.

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Track the state's worst power outages are happening

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Valley Ranch Town Center is a development of the Signorelli Co. at the Grand Parkway and Interstate 69 in northeast Montgomery County.

Photo by: The Signorelli Co.

New Caney developer to add multi-family homes, retail and restaurants at Valley Ranch

Valley Ranch is a 1.5 million-square-foot mixed-use development just north of Kingwood that features retail, dining, hospitality and entertainment venues.

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Memorial area family designs their dream home around Venezuelan art, modern furniture

Alejandra Rincon and her family bought a Memorial area home and thought about what their dream home would be like. They finally built a modern house that's a showcase for art and great furniture.