As amended, House Bill 18—the Securing Children Online Through Parental Empowerment (SCOPE) Act (2023)—proposes to protect children from harmful, deceptive, or unfair trade practices in connection with the use of certain digital services. It provides enhanced online privacy protections, places a duty on digital service providers to limit access to harmful online content, and empowers parents with additional rights and tools to keep their children safe.
Supermajority Solutions for Texas Taxpayers
Texas bond elections often pass with low voter turnout and simple majorities, driving up local debt as a result. Raising voter approval thresholds could protect taxpayers and ensure a stronger consensus for public spending. Key points: Even though tax relief has been funded at the state level, increased debt at the local level has led...