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The Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune
National
By Ayden Runnels

Texas’ social media law takes another hit with temporary blocks on three more provisions

Sophomore Alexis Phan does her Algebra 2 homework remotely from her home in Pflugerville on Nov. 16, 2020.
Three additional temporary blocks on provisions in Texas' SCOPE Act come as parents are becoming increasingly concerned about social media’s effects on childrens’ mental health. (Credit: Jordan Vonderhaar for The Texas Tribune)

A federal district court on Friday has issued more temporary blocks on provisions of a Texas law designed to restrict what kinds of materials and advertisements minors can see on social media and age verification requirements.

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