The laws prohibit personal communication devices in classrooms, including cell phones, smart watches, tablets, and other devices.

Governor Abbott signed bills to promote online safety for minors and to reduce classroom distractions by mandating phone-free school policies in Texas.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott is set to visit Amarillo on Friday and ceremonially sign legislation passed during the recent ...

When Texas students return to classrooms this fall, they’ll see sweeping changes brought on by newly enacted legislation.

The laws prohibit personal communication devices in classrooms, including cell phones, smart watches, tablets and other ...

Dylan Hodgman is set to compete in the USTA Nationals Tournament. (August 1, 2025) Today in Amarillo: United Way of Amarillo ...

House Bill 1481 is already law, but Gov. Greg Abbott had a ceremonial signing of the bill Friday in Amarillo. During the ...

The bill was authored by 26-year-old representative Caroline Fairly, representing Amarillo, who says she has firsthand ...

Gov. Greg Abbott attended a ceremonial signing in Amarillo on Friday to sign a new piece of legislation that bans cell phones ...

HB 1481 mandates that all public and open enrollment charter schools prohibit students from using personal electronic devices ...

Gov. Greg Abbott will be in Amarillo on Friday to sign House Bill 1481, known as the Phone-Free Classrooms bill. Stream the ...