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Coverage dated December 7, 2022 to December 8, 2022

Texas bill would ban social media for children under 18

Headline from FOX 29 Philadelphia

A Republican lawmaker from North Texas filed a bill that would require social media users to be 18 years old to create an account and verify their age with a photo ID.

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  1. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    Texas bill would ban social media for children under 18 (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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    FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description

    A Republican lawmaker from North Texas filed a bill that would require social media users to be 18 years old to create an account and verify their age with a photo ID.

  2. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Frisco Republican Files Bill to Ban Social Media Use for Minors, Require Adults Provide Photo ID for Access (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Citing concerns over self-harm and mental health, a North Texas state representative wants to stop Texans under the age of 18 from using social media and has filed legislation that will require all users to provide proof of age to gain access.

  3. Fox News

    Texas Republican proposes bill banning children under 18 from social media (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    A bill proposed by a Texas Republican lawmaker would prevent children under 18 from signing up for social media platforms and force companies to verify the ages of users.

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