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New Texas laws expand repair rights, regulate solar sellers and recognize gold as money
Summary by Alamo Heights News Editorial Desk David Martin Davies , as published by Texas Public Radio (TPR)
· August 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points These changes take effect on September 1. New laws will change how consumers repair electronic devices and strengthen oversight of residential solar sales.
New laws will change how consumers repair electronic devices and strengthen oversight of residential solar sales. Certain forms of gold and silver will also be allowed as legal tender. These changes take effect on September 1.
The laws aim to expand repair rights and regulate solar sellers. Further details on the specifics of these laws are available.
These new laws will impact various aspects of consumer transactions, including electronics repair and solar sales, as well as the use of precious metals as legal tender.
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Category: News Published: August 30, 2026 Source: Texas Public Radio (TPR) Reading time: 1 min
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