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Texas' New App Law Hits a Snag: What's Next for Kids' Online Safety?

December 24, 2025

A recent ruling by a federal judge in Texas has put a halt to a new state law designed to protect children online. The law, which was supposed to start in January, would have required app stores and developers to check the ages of users. The judge, Robert Pitman, decided that this law likely goes ag

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The Texas Ten Commandments Showdown

November 19, 2025

A recent court decision has stirred up a debate about religion in Texas schools. A judge has told schools to take down displays of the Ten Commandments. This comes after a law was passed in June, allowing these displays in classrooms. The judge said this law goes against the First Amendment, which s

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Texas Universities Face Scrutiny Over Student Speech

November 13, 2025

Texas lawmakers have started looking into how public universities handle student speech. This comes after some students reacted strongly to the death of conservative speaker Charlie Kirk. The first meeting happened on a Thursday morning. The committee was created because some students seemed to mak

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Texas Wins Big: Supreme Court Backs Age Check Law for Porn Sites

June 27, 2025

The Supreme Court made a big decision recently. It said that Texas can make websites with adult content check if users are 18 or older. This is to keep kids from seeing stuff they shouldn't. It's the first time the court has okayed something like this. Some people are not happy. They say the law is

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Porn Site Age Verification: A Supreme Court Dilemma

January 16, 2025

Recently, the Supreme Court tackled a tough Texas law that needs people to prove their age before seeing porn online. Some justices weren't sure if blocking software could really keep kids safe. They also pondered if outdated laws still work in today's tech-powered world. Justice Sotomayor seemed to

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Texas AG Investigates AI Platforms Over Child Safety Concerns

December 13, 2024

Ever wondered how safe your kids are when they chat with AI online? Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is digging into this very question. He's launched an investigation into Character. AI and 14 other popular platforms like Reddit, Instagram, and Discord. These platforms are under the spotlight for

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Texas AG Targets Dallas Doctor Over Teen Trans Care

October 18, 2024

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is making waves by suing a Dallas pediatrician, Dr. May Lau. He says she's breaking state law by giving hormone treatments to teens trying to transition their gender. Paxton claims these treatments are harmful and irreversible. The law he's using, SB 14, was passed

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Texas AG Takes On Doctor for Transgender Care to Minors

October 18, 2024

In a fresh twist, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against a Dallas doctor, Dr. May Chi Lau. The suit claims she provided hormone replacement therapy to 21 minors for gender transition between October 2023 and August. Texas has a law, Senate Bill 14, that bans such treatments fo

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Supreme Court Upholds Texas Emergency Abortion Ban

October 7, 2024

In a surprising move, the Supreme Court has decided to keep in place a Texas law that prevents hospitals from performing emergency abortions. The justices didn't explain their reasoning, but they didn't disagree with a lower court order either. This is big news because Texas has some of the toughest

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Is TikTok Safe for Kids? Texas AG Wants to Know!

October 4, 2024

Do you love making videos on TikTok? So do millions of kids around the world. But is it safe for them? That's what Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is questioning. He's taken legal action against TikTok because he thinks they're not doing enough to protect young users' data. The issue lies wit