Texas to enforce a statewide ban on cell phones and smartwatches in public schools starting August 4, 2025, due to House Bill ...

The Texas Legislature passed House Bill 1481, which was signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott and prohibits the cell phones and smartwatches.

Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath said that cellphone use in schools has an "extremely harmful" impact on students.

Some Texas school districts now limit or outright ban students from using their cellphones in class, and there's momentum to make that policy apply for the nearly 6 million children in public ...

Texas schools are gearing up for a new law that bans personal devices in classrooms, which supporters say will help students ...

Education Texas governor signs statewide cellphone ban for public schools into law Texas schools must now enforce rules requiring students to lock away cellphones during school hours.

Districts around El Paso county are still searching for guidance on House Bill 1481. The bill calls for the prohibition of cell phones, tablets, and smartwatches in the classroom. ABC-7 spoke with the ...

Over 250 laws took effect immediately after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed them, including measures banning cellphones in ...

After the Texas House and Senate approved House Bill 1481, which bans students from using cell phones during school hours, ...

Dallas ISD to consider cellphone ban in classrooms Dallas ISD trustees could vote on a new student code of conduct for the next school year, which includes a district-wide cellphone ban for students.

Education Texas governor signs statewide cellphone ban for public schools into law Texas schools must now enforce rules requiring students to lock away cellphones during school hours.

Texas will require schools to restrict student cellphone use during school hours, aiming to tackle addiction and improve academic performance.