Texas HB3160 mandates Internet safety and technology protection policies for public schools and libraries.

HB3160 requires school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, and public libraries to adopt policies protecting minors from harmful online content. These policies must comply with the Children's Internet Protection Act and federal laws against obscene material and harmful content. Vendors must certify compliance with these laws. The public can report concerns about online access, and libraries and schools must report these concerns annually. Non-compliant libraries lose state funding, and non-compliant schools lose state funding until they comply.

Texas HB3160 mandates Internet safety and technology protection policies for public schools and libraries.

HB3160 requires school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, and public libraries to adopt policies protecting minors from harmful online content. These policies must comply with the Children's Internet Protection Act and federal laws against obscene material and harmful content. Vendors must certify compliance with these laws. The public can report concerns about online access, and libraries and schools must report these concerns annually. Non-compliant libraries lose state funding, and non-compliant schools lose state funding until they comply.