Relating to a warning label on certain social media platforms concerning the association between a minor's social media usage and significant mental health issues.

HB 499 requires social media platforms operating in Texas to display a mandatory warning label on their landing page each time a user opens the platform. The warning must address the association between minors' social media usage and significant mental health issues, and users must verify they understand it before accessing the platform. Social media platforms must comply by April 1, 2026, after the Health and Human Services Commission adopts rules for the warning's content and format. The bill directly affects all social media platforms operating in Texas that serve minors, with no exemption for platforms meeting the deadline. It creates a new requirement for user verification but does not restrict platform content or functionality.