Texas may soon pass into law one of the most restrictive set of social media rules for minors, including making it illegal for those under 18 to be on social media. House Bill 186 would not only prohibit minors from creating new social media accounts on services such as TikTok,

Senate Bill 13 would require school boards or advisory councils to approve new books and review complaints. Critics worry the bill would lead to banning classic titles and create administrative logjams.

The Texas Senate is poised to vote on a bill that proposes a strict social media ban for all residents under the age of 18, citing concerns about mental health and online safety for youth.

But even as the outbreak slows, a bill approved by state lawmakers and sent to Republican Gov. Greg Abbott would make it significantly easier for parents to enroll their children in school without standard vaccinations for diseases such as measles, whooping cough, polio and hepatitis A and B.

In a 95-44 vote, Senate Bill 3 passed in the House, banning all THC products including edibles and drinks with THC.

School boards could yank books off school library shelves if locals think they’re profane or indecent under legislation that won preliminary approval

SB 25 would mandate labels of food additives not recommended for human consumption and beef up nutrition and exercise requirements in public schools.

The scandal surrounding the Texas Lottery is prompting big changes in the Legislature. The Texas House passed a bill Monday morning that will transfer the lottery games to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and abolish the Lottery Commission.

The proposal is meant to help the state better manage its electric supply during times of high demand. Critics say the oversight would discourage some companies from doing business in Texas.

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