North Texas Republican files bill to ban social media for Texans under 18 [View all]
A North Texas Republican wants to ban social media for Texans under the age of 18.
State Rep. Jared Patterson, R-Frisco, filed House Bill 896 this week that would require social media users to show two forms of photo identification to verify their age.
The bill would also allow parents to demand their children’s accounts be removed and give the Texas Attorney General’s office the ability to enforce any violations.
Most social media sites, including Facebook and Instagram, require users to be 13 but do not ask for proof.
A recent survey by the nonprofit Common Sense Media found that 38% of tweens — ages 8 to 12 — reported using social media in 2021, a 7% jump since 2019.
Read more: https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2022/12/09/north-texas-republican-files-bill-to-ban-social-media-for-texans-under-18/
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