HOUSTON - Hundreds of new laws went into effect on September 1.

Here's a look at just a fraction of the new laws, including ones that will expand the definitions of certain crimes and other laws that will impact students and their families.

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Audrii's Law

Under House Bill 2000 , also known as Audrii's Law , any person convicted of child grooming must register as a sex offender. Convictions such as enticing a child will now fall under the offense of child grooming.

Ten Commandments in classrooms

Senate Bill 10 requires schools to post a "durable poster or framed copy" of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom.

The display needs to be at least 16 inches wide and 20 inches tall and "in a s

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