The Texas Legislature has already passed a bill requiring age verification to download apps and is seriously considering another to ban children from social media.

The Republican says there’s a time and a place for everything, and the 89th Legislature is the time for House Bill 186. “I still say that these social media products are the most harmful thing that ...

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Texas was poised to pass into law one of the most restrictive sets of social media rules for minors, including making it illegal for those under 18 to be on social media, but it failed on a ...

Proposed Texas legislation, Bill 186, would ban minors from social media, enforce parental consent, and address the risks associated with digital platforms.

This story was updated to include Wednesday debate during the bill's final passage in the House. A Texas bill that would penalize social media companies for allowing children to use their ...

TEXAS, USA — Many Texas legislators said online child safety was a top priority during this recent legislative session, but will their efforts hold up in court? During the last session ...

The 89th legislative session wrapped up Monday, concluding any business lawmakers have been working on for the past five ...

Texas’ 2025 legislative session will likely be remembered for its education agenda.From private school vouchers to a public ...

Similar laws nationwide are being challenged and blocked by federal courts over potential First Amendment violations.