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Ban on TikTok and covered apps on government devices

Prohibits the use of TikTok and other covered social media applications on devices owned or leased by governmental entities.

Where it stands

In forceIntroducedCommitteeFloorLawIn force

Took effectJun 14, 20233 years ago

Body
Texas Legislature
Session
2023
Introduced
Mar 8, 2023
In effect since
Jun 14, 20233 years ago
Votes
Senate 31-0, House 144-0
Sponsors
R (Republican)Republican
CyberPlatforms
Official page Names TikTok

Timeline

  1. Jun 14, 2023 3 years ago

    Signed by the governor

  2. Jun 14, 2023 3 years ago

    Took effect

  3. May 28, 2023 3 years ago

    House adopted conference committee report

  4. May 27, 2023 3 years ago

    Senate adopted conference committee report

  5. May 9, 2023 3 years ago

    Passed the House

  6. Apr 18, 2023 3 years ago

    Passed the Senate

  7. Mar 8, 2023 3 years ago

    Filed in the Senate

Sponsors

  • R (Republican)Brian Birdwell
  • R (Republican)Charles Anderson