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Texas Bill Targets Youth Social Media Use Amid Controversy

5/20/2025

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Texas is pushing forward with House Bill 186, a measure designed to prevent minors from creating social media accounts without parental consent for app downloads. This bipartisan effort seeks to tackle rising youth mental health issues tied to social media use. However, critics raise alarms over potential violations of First Amendment rights and privacy, foreshadowing legal battles ahead.

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Texas is pushing forward with House Bill 186, a measure designed to prevent minors from creating social media accounts without parental consent for app downloads. This bipartisan effort seeks to tackle rising youth mental health issues tied to social media use. However, critics raise alarms over potential violations of First Amendment rights and privacy, foreshadowing legal battles ahead.