Texas Sues Tiktok and Farm Bill Expiration

Texas Sues TikTok Over Minor Data Privacy

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against TikTok, alleging that the platform violated the state’s Securing Children Online through Parental Empowerment (SCOPE) Act. The lawsuit claims TikTok unlawfully collected and shared minors’ personal information without parental consent, violating state privacy laws. Under the SCOPE Act, companies must provide parents with tools to control their children's data, a requirement TikTok allegedly failed to meet. The state is seeking civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation and demanding stricter compliance measures to ensure better protection of minors’ online privacy in the future.

Congress’s Farm Bill Inaction Raises Concerns

The expiration of the 2018 Farm Bill has left Texas farmers and ranchers without updated federal support, leading to calls for swift legislative action. The Texas Farm Bureau has highlighted the importance of passing a new bill that includes updated disaster relief and commodity programs to address inflationary pressures and natural disasters affecting the agricultural sector. Uncertainty surrounding federal aid impacts both producers and consumers, with potential risks to food security. Farmers are also advocating for short-term assistance while awaiting comprehensive legislative solutions.

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