Texas HB4087 aims to prevent censorship on social media platforms by providing legal remedies for users.

Texas HB4087 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to clarify that social media platforms are not subject to damages or legal remedies to the extent they are protected under federal law. The bill defines "social media platform" and excludes certain services from its scope. It provides users with legal remedies, including declaratory relief, injunctive relief, and damages, if they can prove censorship based on viewpoint. The bill takes effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas HB4087 aims to prevent censorship on social media platforms by providing legal remedies for users.

Texas HB4087 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to clarify that social media platforms are not subject to damages or legal remedies to the extent they are protected under federal law. The bill defines "social media platform" and excludes certain services from its scope. It provides users with legal remedies, including declaratory relief, injunctive relief, and damages, if they can prove censorship based on viewpoint. The bill takes effect on September 1, 2025.