Texans are rightly concerned with the enormous harms being done to their children on social media. However, due to an outdated federal law, the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), states are handcuffed in what they can do to protect children online. What is COPPA, why does it limit Texas from protecting children online, and what can the 88th Legislature do about it?
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“You Are Not a Taco”: Sen. Paxton on Politics, Power, and the Long Game
In a candid and often humorous conversation on The Arena with Greg Sindelar podcast, Texas State Senator Angela Paxton offered a revealing look at her personal story, political philosophy, and legislative priorities—mixing lighthearted moments with pointed commentary on culture, policy, and the future of Texas. From her opening anecdote—“I’m the product of an unexpected pregnancy....
May 4, 2026