88R8067 MLH-D
By: Patterson H.B. No. 2206
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to a prohibition of certain social media platforms
developed or provided by certain foreign entities.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 120, Business & Commerce Code, is
amended by adding Subchapter C-1 to read as follows:
SUBCHAPTER C-1. PROHIBITION OF CERTAIN SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS
Sec. 120.121. SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM DEVELOPED OR PROVIDED
BY CERTAIN FOREIGN INDIVIDUALS OR ENTITIES PROHIBITED.
Notwithstanding any other law, a social media platform may not
operate in this state if the platform is developed or provided by:
(1) a governmental entity of China, Iran, North Korea,
or Russia;
(2) a company or other entity that is:
(A) headquartered in China, Iran, North Korea, or
Russia;
(B) directly or indirectly held or controlled by
the government of China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia; or
(C) owned by or the majority of stock or other
ownership interest of which is held or controlled by individuals
who are citizens of China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia;
(3) a company or other entity that is owned by or the
majority of stock or other ownership interest of which is held or
controlled by a company or entity described by Subdivision (2); or
(4) an individual who is a citizen of China, Iran,
North Korea, or Russia.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.