HOUSTON — Texas public school students will soon be required to keep their cellphones and other personal communication devices locked away during school hours under a new law signed today, marking a ...

Over 250 laws took effect immediately after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed them, including measures banning cellphones in public schools, clarifying when doctors can perform emergency abortions and ...

Texas leaders are considering a cellphone ban on schools as threats rise at campuses statewide. Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath endorsed the ban, claiming the devices distract ...

Texas school districts will soon be required to crack down on student cellphone use, following a new law signed by Gov. Greg ...

A Texas bill which would ban K-12 students from using cell phones during school hours has been signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott.

While smartphones have become a widely used and versatile tool, some believe their presence in the classroom has gone ...

DISD trustees could vote on a new student code of conduct for the next school year, which includes a district-wide cellphone ...

But as policymakers from both sides of the aisle have embraced the idea, there is little research on how effective cellphone ...

Texas lawmakers introduced House Bill 1481, which would ban cellphone usage during school hours and take effect during the 2025-2026 school year. If passed, it will take effect at the start of 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.

In Texas, some districts have implemented policies to limit cellphone use during lessons or even outright ban it. Some policies require students to turn off their phones during class or give them ...

If passed, the cellphone ban would be in place for the 2025-2026 school year starting this fall and annual reports would be required to determine the effectiveness of the ban. Close Ad Before You ...