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TexasTexasBillHB 186
Social media ban for minors
Would have prohibited social media platforms from allowing Texas residents younger than 18 to hold accounts.
Died in the Senate when the regular session adjourned sine die (last action: Senate co-sponsor authorized)May 27, 2025 1 year ago
- Body
- Texas Legislature
- Session
- 2025
- Introduced
- Nov 12, 2024
- Votes
- House 116-25
- Sponsors
- R (Republican)Republican
Timeline
May 26, 2025 1 year ago
Apr 30, 2025 1 year ago
Nov 12, 2024 1 year ago
Sponsors
- R (Republican)Jared Patterson
- R (Republican)Adam Hinojosa
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Change log
- AddedAdded to the list. Set by hand from the official record.Sep 27
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