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Meta to pay Texas over $1 Billion, agree to new protections for children online
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk Ninfa Saavedra , as published by KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - Local
· August 26, 2026
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Key points Further details about the settlement can be found through the Texas Attorney General's Office. A settlement between the Texas Attorney General and Meta Platforms, Inc.
A settlement between the Texas Attorney General and Meta Platforms, Inc. has been reached. New measures will be implemented to safeguard children online.
These measures include limits on daily usage for teens and restrictions on notifications during school hours. Additionally, certain features will be hidden by default to reduce comparison among users. The agreement is expected to provide a significant amount of money to the state.
Further details about the settlement can be found through the Texas Attorney General's Office. The terms of the agreement aim to enhance online protections for young users of Meta's platforms.
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Category: business Published: August 26, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - Local Reading time: 1 min
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