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

Texas Official Calls for Cellphone Ban in Schools, Citing 'Harmful' Effects. Published Sep 19, 2024 at 1:24 PM EDT. By . Matthew Impelli is a Newsweek staff writer based in New York.

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

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 ...

Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath on Wednesday said next year lawmakers should ban the use of cellphones in public schools across the state.

Texas to require schools to restrict student cellphone use during school hours, aiming to tackle addiction and improve academic performance. Skip Navigation Share on Facebook ...

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

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

Texas education commissioner calls for student cellphone ban in schools “If it were in my power, I would have already banned them in all schools in the state,” Morath said.

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 schools.

Texas governor signs statewide cellphone ban for public schools into law. ... children trapped inside used phones to call 911. School districts have 90 days to adopt the required policies.

Texas governor signs statewide cellphone ban for public schools into law. ... children trapped inside used phones to call 911. School districts have 90 days to adopt the required policies.