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§ 509.053 — DIGITAL SERVICE PROVIDER DUTY TO PREVENT HARM TO KNOWN MINORS

BC § 509.053Title 11. PERSONAL IDENTITY INFORMATION · Part A. IDENTIFYING INFORMATION · Ch. 509. USE OF DIGITAL SERVICES BY MINORS · Art. B. DIGITAL SERVICE PROVIDER DUTIES AND PROHIBITIONS

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(a)In relation to a known minor's use of a digital service, a digital service provider shall develop and implement a strategy to prevent the known minor's exposure to harmful material and other content that promotes, glorifies, or facilitates:
(1)suicide, self-harm, or eating disorders;
(2)substance abuse;
(3)stalking, bullying, or harassment; or
(4)grooming, trafficking, child pornography, or other sexual exploitation or abuse.
(b)A strategy developed under Subsection (a):

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 795 (H.B. 18), Sec. 2.01, eff. September 1, 2024.

Source: Texas Business & Commerce Code § 509.053 from the Texas Constitution and Statutes (Texas Legislature) (public record). DecisionDepot is for informational use only and is not legal advice — verify against the official source before relying on this text.