Texas Social Media Ban for Minors Stalls Amid Legislative Deadline
A proposed Texas law to ban social media accounts for minors under 18 stalled as lawmakers missed a key vote, raising concerns over child safety online.
Overview
A proposed Texas law to ban social media accounts for minors under 18 stalled after lawmakers missed a key vote, despite earlier momentum. The bill, which passed the GOP-controlled House, aimed to create one of the strictest restrictions in the U.S., surpassing Florida's ban for minors under 14. Governor Abbott has not publicly stated his position, and the legislative session ends soon, limiting further action. This proposal reflects a national bipartisan push to address social media's impact on youth mental health, with critics highlighting the addictive nature of platforms and the need for protective measures.
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The articles present a neutral tone on the failed Texas social media ban for minors.
They highlight both legislative efforts and opposition from critics and tech groups.
The ongoing debate about children's safety online is emphasized without a strong stance.
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There are not enough sources from this perspective to provide an analysis.
Center
There are not enough sources from this perspective to provide an analysis.
Right
The articles present a neutral tone on the failed Texas social media ban for minors.
They highlight both legislative efforts and opposition from critics and tech groups.
The ongoing debate about children's safety online is emphasized without a strong stance.
Articles (6)
USA TODAY·18d·"…The effect of social media on children's mental health has become a growing global concern, with dozens of U.S. states suing Meta Platforms and the U.S. Surgeon General issuing an advisory on safeguards for children."
Fortune·18d·"…The Texas bill to ban kids under 18 from social media is running out of time in face of tech lobby and free speech pushback."
Associated Press·18d·"…The proposed Texas ban aimed at minors is the latest move in a growing bipartisan push nationwide to address the impacts of social media on the well-being of children."
Newsmax·18d·"…The proposed Texas ban aimed at minors is the latest move in a growing bipartisan push nationwide to address the impacts of social media on the well-being of children."
Newsmax·18d·"…The proposed Texas ban aimed at minors is the latest move in a growing bipartisan push nationwide to address the impacts of social media on the well-being of children."
Newsmax·18d·"…The proposed Texas ban aimed at minors is the latest move in a growing bipartisan push nationwide to address the impacts of social media on the well-being of children."
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