TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Apr 14, 2023

Gov. Bill Lee yesterday signed a law that prohibits public colleges and universities in the state from allowing access to video platforms headquartered in China on campus internet networks. The law impacts TikTok, WeChat and Sina Weibo. It does not prevent students from accessing the platforms on a personal internet connection or third-party network, and provides exceptions if the apps are necessary for law enforcement activities, investigations, audits or other legal functions of a public institution of higher education. Read more from the UT Beacon.