Bill > HB921

This bill amends Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 143A.007 to provide enhanced legal remedies for social media users who believe they have been improperly censored by social media platforms. Specifically, the bill adds a provision that allows users to recover statutory damages between $750 and $30,000 for each violation of the law, in addition to existing remedies like declaratory and injunctive relief. The bill also explicitly states that certain limitations on damages (Sections 41.003 and 41.004) do not apply to these types of actions. The changes will only apply to causes of action that accrue on or after September 1, 2025, meaning legal claims arising before that date will be governed by the previous version of the law. This legislation appears aimed at providing social media users with more legal recourse and financial compensation when they believe a platform has inappropriately restricted their content or speech.

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https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB921