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.
How can Texas stop addictive phone apps from harming kids? Require the app stores to check ages.
One week before the Texas Legislature gaveled in to do the work of Texans, the House and Senate held a joint committee hearing to study the effects of social media on minors. The goal was simple — to hear from experts, advocates and victims of social media to better understand why our kids are being...