HB 4087 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to censorship of or certain other interference with digital expression, including expression on social media platforms or through electronic mail messages.

HB 4087 clarifies Texas's existing social media regulation law (H.B. 20) by defining "social media platform" to exclude internet service providers and email services. It specifies that the law applies to platforms acting as common carriers for public forums, not to email or internet infrastructure. The bill aims to ensure social media platforms comply with H.B. 20's requirement to avoid viewpoint-based censorship on public forums. It directly affects major social media platforms operating in Texas, requiring them to follow the existing law's provisions. The bill is currently in the State Affairs committee for review.
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Introduced Mar 27, 2025 Last action Mar 27, 2025
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