(The Center Square) – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ceremonially signed two bills into law coauthored by freshman state Rep. Caroline Fairly, R-Amarillo, designed to expand protections for children and improve education outcomes in public schools.
The laws prohibit personal communication devices in classrooms, including cell phones, smart watches, tablets and other devices, putting “parents in charge of apps on their child’s phone. Kids should be learning, not scrolling,” Abbott said.
Fairly, a freshman and youngest member of the Texas House, said she was honored that Abbott was in Amarillo “to sign two of my bills into law – the App Store Accountability Act and Phone-Free Schools. Proud to see Texas leading the way for parents, kids and classrooms!”
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The bill signing was held in Fairly’s district
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