Hold up! The Texas justice system just got a major shake-up, and we're here to break it all down. In this episode, your hosts from BRIC Criminal Defense dive into the wild world of new Texas laws taking effect on September 1st. We're talking about brand-new offenses like jugging 💸, a new felony for squatters 🏠, and a major crackdown on notaries. We also dig into other updates, including changes to jury duty, stricter penalties for those who sell drugs on social media, and how the law is now tackling AI-generated images and sex dolls. Whether you're curious about new punishments for selling copper or what makes an intoxication manslaughter case a first-degree felony, this episode is packed with the insights you need to stay ahead of the curve. Don't get caught off guard by these new statutes; tune in to understand your rights and the legal landscape in Texas. Key Topics Covered Jugging: What is this new offense, and why did the Texas legislature make it a crime? Cracking Down on Notaries: When is it a felony to notarize a document? Squatter Laws: The new laws that give homeowners more power and hand squatters a second-degree felony. Jury Duty Updates: Why you might still get a summons at age 72, and what "contiguous counties" have to do with it. Skimmers and Copper Theft: How new laws are enhancing penalties for these widespread crimes. Social Media & Crime: The new legislation that makes selling drugs on social media a more severe offense. AI and Sex Crimes: We discuss the controversial new laws that make possessing AI-generated images of children and certain sex dolls a felony. Drunk Driving: How a prior DWI conviction can now escalate an intoxication manslaughter charge to a first-degree felony. Prostitution and Pimping: The big change that makes "continuous promotion of prostitution" a first-degree felony. Stay informed, stay safe, and remember, BRIC Criminal Defense has your back.

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