Beyond the few dozen measures that attracted the most attention and controversy, lawmakers sent more than 1,200 bills to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk, the vast majority of them approved with bipartisan support.
to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk, the vast majority of them approved with bipartisan support. They also signed off on a $321 billion spending plan for the next two years, funding new laws aimed at shoring up the state’s water supply, buying up more land for public parks and other under-the-radar measures.Consumer data privacy
Under the law, most of which takes effect in September 2024, consumers will also get to confirm whether a business is processing their personal data, correct “inaccuracies” in the data and have it deleted. Businesses are given 45 to 90 days to comply with most types of requests. “Medical bills are confusing enough,” said state Sen. Bryan Hughes, a Mineola Republican who authored the legislation. “Rather than getting a bill that just says 'balance due,' this bill says you get an itemized bill. It’s pretty straightforward, not a radical concept.”
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