Texas Bill Would Ban Social Media for Minors. Here’s What That Would Mean

Texas is legitimate soon, including social media rules that make it illegal for under 18 years of age, including social media.

Home Bill 186 Juvenile minors banned the establishment of new social media accounts in services such as Tiktok, Instagram and X, but a new account requires age inspection for everyone. As part of the law, parents may require the submission of a social media account of minors, and the platform would be required to eliminate it within 10 days or fines and court claims. MPs that support the bill Say to count Mental health damage caused by social media teenagers.

The bill has accepted the Chamber of Representatives of the Texas and still need to go through the State Senate and sign the Governor Greg Abbott. Received similar law in Utah last year blocked by the federal judge after a few months. Legal battle Limitations on social media continue in Florida.