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TX HB3160
TX HB3160Relating to Internet safety and technology protection policies in public schools and libraries.
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Introduced
02/21/2025
02/21/2025
In Committee
03/20/2025
03/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
Introduced Session
89th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to Internet safety and technology protection policies in public schools and libraries.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that all public schools, open-enrollment charter schools, and public libraries in Texas develop comprehensive Internet safety and technology protection policies to safeguard minors' online experiences. These policies must comply with the Children's Internet Protection Act and require online service vendors to certify they will not transfer obscene materials to minors or display harmful content. Each institution must establish a public reporting procedure that allows individuals to raise concerns about online access and receive a response. School districts and charter schools will be required to submit annual reports to the education agency about reported concerns, and these reports will be published online. Similarly, public libraries must submit annual reports to the state library commission. Non-compliance carries significant consequences: schools may have funding withheld, and libraries may become ineligible for state funding. The bill also requires the commissioner of education and the Texas State Library and Archives Commission to adopt implementation rules, with the legislation set to take effect on September 1, 2025. The overall goal is to create transparent, accountable mechanisms for protecting minors from inappropriate online content across educational and public library settings.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (9)
Steve Toth (R)*,
Cody Harris (R),
Richard Hayes (R),
Hillary Hickland (R),
Helen Kerwin (R),
Mitch Little (R),
Shelley Luther (R),
Joanne Shofner (R),
David Spiller (R),
Last Action
Referred to Public Education (on 03/20/2025)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB3160 |
BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB03160I.htm |
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