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HB 18 also known as Securing Children Online Through Parental Empowerment Act or just The SCOPE Act is an American law in Texas. The law requires internet platforms to verify the age of a parent or guardian of accounts if they are signed in as under 18. It also requires parental consent before collecting the data on minors under 18 years of age.
The 88th Texas Legislature was a meeting of the legislative branch of the U.S. state of Texas, composed of the Texas Senate and the Texas House of Representatives.The Texas State Legislature met in its regular session in Austin, Texas, from January 10, 2023 to May 29, 2023, [1] followed by four consecutive special sessions.
The 2015 Texas Legislature passed a bill to allow concealed handgun permit holders to begin carrying handguns openly. The bill was signed into law on June 13, 2015, and took effect on January 1, 2016. On September 1, 2021, new legislation became effective which removed licensing restrictions on concealed firearms.
The bill passed in the third special session of the legislature this year, and Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to sign it into law. Texas Senate OK's Anti-Trans Sports Bill, Sends to Governor Skip to ...
Texas overhauls community college funding to new outcomes-based model as called for in House Bill 8. Here's why it matters and how it'll affect ACC.
Texas voters decided whether to reject or approve 14 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution. Here's a look at the results.
SB5 was revived as the new House Bill 2 (HB2), and which passed by July 10, 2013, by a 96–49 margin and sent the measure to the Texas Senate. [8] The Senate passed the bill on July 13, 2013, with a bipartisan vote with a 19–11 margin. [27] [28] [29] The bill was signed into law by Perry on July 18, 2013. [30]
The Texas Heartbeat Act contains twelve sections. [55] Although the Act is best known for its provisions that outlaw abortion after cardiac activity has been detected, and that authorize private lawsuits against those who violate the Act, the Act includes other provisions that further restrict abortion and deter litigants from challenging abortion laws in court. [56]