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Texas House Passes Bill to Ban Social Media for Minors Under 18

In a sweeping move to address growing concerns over the mental health impact of social media on young people, the Texas House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill that would ban individuals under 18 from using social media platforms. The bill, known as House Bill 186, passed with a 116-25 vote and now heads to the Texas Senate for further consideration. The bill, authored by Rep. Jared Patterson (R-Frisco), would require social media companies to verify the age of users upo

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01 May 2025 12:23 PM

Texas House Passes Bill to Ban Social Media for Minors Under 18

In a sweeping move to address growing concerns over the mental health impact of social media on young people, the Texas House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill that would ban individuals under 18 from using social media platforms. The bill, known as House Bill 186, passed with a 116-25 vote and now heads to the Texas Senate for further consideration. The bill, authored by Rep. Jared Patterson (R-Frisco), would require social media companies to verify the age of users upo

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Texas House to Vote on School Vouchers and $8B Public Education Funding Boost

The Texas House is poised for a pivotal vote that could redefine education funding across the state. Lawmakers are set to decide on two major education bills: one that introduces a $1 billion private school voucher program, and another that aims to invest $8 billion into public school funding. These bills represent two of the most consequential education initiatives of the current legislative session. The voucher proposal is a significant development in Texas politics, especially

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16 Apr 2025 08:56 AM

Texas House to Vote on School Vouchers and $8B Public Education Funding Boost

The Texas House is poised for a pivotal vote that could redefine education funding across the state. Lawmakers are set to decide on two major education bills: one that introduces a $1 billion private school voucher program, and another that aims to invest $8 billion into public school funding. These bills represent two of the most consequential education initiatives of the current legislative session. The voucher proposal is a significant development in Texas politics, especially

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Texas Lawmakers Target Houston-Dallas Bullet Train with New Bills to Block Local, State Funding

Efforts to halt the long-discussed Houston-to-Dallas high-speed rail project have returned to the Texas state legislature, reigniting a decade-long battle over one of the most ambitious transportation proposals in the state’s history. The Texas Central Railway project, which aims to connect Houston and Dallas in under 90 minutes using Japan’s Shinkansen bullet train technology, is once again under scrutiny in Austin, where lawmakers are advancing bills aimed at limiting or complet

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08 Apr 2025 06:40 AM

Texas Lawmakers Target Houston-Dallas Bullet Train with New Bills to Block Local, State Funding

Efforts to halt the long-discussed Houston-to-Dallas high-speed rail project have returned to the Texas state legislature, reigniting a decade-long battle over one of the most ambitious transportation proposals in the state’s history. The Texas Central Railway project, which aims to connect Houston and Dallas in under 90 minutes using Japan’s Shinkansen bullet train technology, is once again under scrutiny in Austin, where lawmakers are advancing bills aimed at limiting or complet

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Texas Lottery Investigation and Key Legislative Battles Unfold

The Texas legislative session is heating up with several high-profile issues, including the future of the Texas Lottery Commission, school choice policies, budget reforms, and controversial bills on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The discussions have sparked debate over gambling laws, education funding, and government spending. The Texas Lottery Under Scrutiny

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01 Mar 2025 09:49 AM

Texas Lottery Investigation and Key Legislative Battles Unfold

The Texas legislative session is heating up with several high-profile issues, including the future of the Texas Lottery Commission, school choice policies, budget reforms, and controversial bills on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The discussions have sparked debate over gambling laws, education funding, and government spending. The Texas Lottery Under Scrutiny

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Texas House Passes Bill to Ban Social Media for Minors Under 18

Texas House Passes Bill to Ban Social Media for Minors Under 18

Texas House to Vote on School Vouchers and $8B Public Education Funding Boost

Texas House to Vote on School Vouchers and $8B Public Education Funding Boost

Texas Lawmakers Target Houston-Dallas Bullet Train with New Bills to Block Local, State Funding

Texas Lawmakers Target Houston-Dallas Bullet Train with New Bills to Block Local, State Funding

Texas Lottery Investigation and Key Legislative Battles Unfold

Texas Lottery Investigation and Key Legislative Battles Unfold

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How Indian Professionals in the USA Are Using AI at Work

Jaishankar meets US envoy Sergio Gor ahead of Washington visit on critical minerals

Asia-Pacific markets mixed as Trump tariff warning unsettles investors

India Escorts LPG Carriers Through Strait of Hormuz as Gulf Tensions Rise

Trump halts ICE raids on farmworkers to support U.S. farmers and labor

Indian Student Makkena Prasanna Dies in New Jersey Crash

Trump hints at reduced tariffs if US-India trade deal is reached before July 9 deadline

World Cup tickets go on sale with MetLife Stadium final seats nearing $7000

Harmonies of the Silver Screen: The Impact of Music in Film

Sam Altman calls Suchir Balaji’s death suicide as Elon Musk hints at murder

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Texas House Passes Bill to Ban Social Media for Minors Under 18

Texas House Passes Bill to Ban Social Media for Minors Under 18

Texas House to Vote on School Vouchers and $8B Public Education Funding Boost

Texas House to Vote on School Vouchers and $8B Public Education Funding Boost

Texas Lawmakers Target Houston-Dallas Bullet Train with New Bills to Block Local, State Funding

Texas Lawmakers Target Houston-Dallas Bullet Train with New Bills to Block Local, State Funding

Texas Lottery Investigation and Key Legislative Battles Unfold

Texas Lottery Investigation and Key Legislative Battles Unfold

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Jaishankar meets US envoy Sergio Gor ahead of Washington visit on critical minerals

Asia-Pacific markets mixed as Trump tariff warning unsettles investors

India Escorts LPG Carriers Through Strait of Hormuz as Gulf Tensions Rise

Trump halts ICE raids on farmworkers to support U.S. farmers and labor

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Trump hints at reduced tariffs if US-India trade deal is reached before July 9 deadline

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Sam Altman calls Suchir Balaji’s death suicide as Elon Musk hints at murder

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