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Louisiana and Texas Enact New Laws Regarding Food Ingredient Disclosures and School Nutrition

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Louisiana and Texas recently enacted new legislation imposing disclosure requirements on food and beverage manufacturers, as well as new restrictions on ingredients permitted in public school meals. Some changes take effect...more

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AI Legal Watch: June 13

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The U.S. House of Representatives has passed, as part of a larger omnibus budget bill, a 10 year moratorium on regulation of AI by the states. If passed by the Senate, this provision would be one of the most significant...more

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Texas Legislature Passes Comprehensive AI Bill

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Texas’ legislature passed a business friendly “comprehensive” artificial intelligence (AI) bill, the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (House Bill 149). But this isn’t a Colorado AI Act copycat; the...more

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Texas Introduces Legislation to Regulate Sales-Based Commercial Financing

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Last month, the Texas legislature introduced two companion bills, S.B. No. 2677 and H.B. No. 700, to regulate sales-based commercial financing. For purposes of the proposed legislation, sales-based financing is a transaction...more

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Texas House Bill 3749 Proposes Stricter Regulations for Medical Spas

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As the medical spa industry rapidly expands, states are increasing regulatory oversight to ensure patient safety and compliance with medical standards. Texas is the latest state to propose legislation targeting med spas,...more

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Texas Legislative Update: Proposed Reforms to Chapters 303, 392 and 394

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As the March 14, 2025, bill filing deadline approaches in the Texas Legislature, several legislative initiatives have been introduced to reform Chapter 392 and Chapter 394 of the Texas Local Government Code, which govern...more

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State Stablecoin Legislation

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Stablecoins, which are digital assets pegged to fiat currency or other assets, play a crucial role in crypto markets, offering price stability and facilitating transactions. Despite their growing significance, there is no...more

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Texas Considers Comprehensive AI Bill

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Texas is joining a growing number of states in considering comprehensive laws regulating use of AI. In particular, the Texas Legislature is scheduled to consider the draft “Texas Responsible AI Governance Act” (the “Act”),...more

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Texas Senate Committee Mulls Future of THC-Infused Beverages

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Last week, the Texas Senate Committee on State Affairs held a hearing to discuss how the Lonestar State might soon regulate THC-infused beverages. Led by committee chair Sen. Bryan Hughes, the hearing heard from members of...more

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Why Construction Companies Should Engage Early in the Texas Legislative Session

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As the Texas legislative session approaches, kicking off on January 14, construction companies across the Lone Star State need to start gearing up for their advocacy efforts. Early engagement is not just beneficial—it’s...more

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