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TX HB4189

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nate Schatzline

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires Internet service providers (ISPs) to offer all Texas customers a free, optional content filter that can block explicit material

  • Defines "explicit material" as visual material depicting intimate body parts, sexual conduct, or simulated sexual conduct

  • Mandates that when enabled, the filter must prevent customers from accessing, downloading, or displaying explicit material through their Internet service

  • Requires the filter to notify customers when it blocks explicit material from being accessed or displayed

  • Effective date: September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to content filters provided by Internet service providers.

Business & Commerce

Last Action

Referred to s/c on Telecommunications & Broadband by Speaker

3/31/2025

Committee Referrals

Telecommunications & Broadband Subcommittee3/31/2025

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