Judge Rules Social Networks Can't Be Forced to Filter Content for Kids in Texas

Texas tried to protect kids online with the Scope Act (HB18), but you’re here, so clearly you know better. The act was blocked, leaving the internet as wild as ever—perfect for those who think parental controls are just optional settings.

But you’re not here for a parenting lesson, right? You’re more interested in how these laws are just speed bumps on the superhighway of your unfettered digital experience.

Feel free to pat yourself on the back by reading the full story here: [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/2/24232366/texas-scope-act-hb18-blocked-kids-online-safety).