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Texas legislators sought to pass laws limiting minors' social media use, legal experts say they may not hold up
Texas lawmakers passed digital child safety laws last session, but free speech advocates predict court challenges over First ...
The University of Texas at Arlington16h
Can social media predict teen health risks?
This fall, researchers from The University of Texas at Arlington will launch an ambitious study to explore how teens’ ...
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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 ...
Texas moves forward with expansive social media ban for minors, reigniting debate over platform restrictions
It’s the latest attempt in a growing effort by states to enact significant limits on the use of social media by young people.
The Texas Tribune on MSN6d
Bill that would have banned Texas minors from social media misses key deadline
A bill that would have banned minors from having a social media account has missed a deadline to pass in the Texas Senate.
Texas Baseball Coach Mysteriously Deactivates Social Media Account Amid Criticism From Postseason Exit
The Texas baseball team saw an early postseason exit after falling in the NCAA Regional round as a host. The No. 2 overall ...
Student visa applicants advised to tread lightly as U.S. expands social media vetting
Counselors are urging foreign students applying to U.S. colleges to avoid certain topics online as the State Department ...
The Washington Post5d
A new Texas law mandates age checks on phones. It may be just the start.
Texas lawmakers this week appear to have dropped what would have been an even more aggressive move: a bill to keep teens off social media altogether. The Texas House of Representatives earlier ...