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Texas bill banning social media for minors fails to pass
A bill that would have banned children under 18 from using social media in Texas did not pass the state legislature.
Where Texas lawmakers went wrong
The 89th regular session of the Texas Legislature ended Monday. While this newspaper supported several high-profile bills ...
Texas moves forward with expansive social media ban for minors, reigniting debate
Texas is poised to become the second state to enact an across-the-board ban on social media for minors before its state ...
KERA News6d
Texas bill to ban minors from social media likely dead after missed deadline
HB 186 missed a key procedural deadline Wednesday night, halting one of the nation’s most aggressive social media ...
New York Post6d
Texas push to ban minors from social media fades as time runs out on key vote
A push in Texas to ban social media accounts for children under 18 on platforms such as TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram faded after lawmakers did not take a key vote.
The New York Sun9d
Texas Lawmakers on Verge of Passing the Nation’s Most Restrictive Ban on Social Media Use for Under-18s
The state law, following Florida's precedent, would prevent anyone under 18 from creating a social media account.
The Texas Tribune on MSN5d
Bill that would ban cellphones in Texas public schools heads to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk
Research shows cellphones interfere with students' ability to focus in class. Texas would join at least nine other states ...
Texas Standard6d
App stores must verify ages of users, but social media ban for minors falls short at Capitol
The App Store Accountability Act, signed by Gov. Greg Abbott, aims to prevent minors from downloading apps without parental ...