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Gov. Greg Abbott proposes further limiting screen time in K-12 classrooms
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· August 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Greg Abbott aims to limit screen time in local K-12 classrooms.
In Piney Point Village , a new proposal from Gov. Greg Abbott aims to limit screen time in local K-12 classrooms. The proposal is a follow-up to a previous ban on cellphone use in schools that was approved by lawmakers last year.
Details of the proposal are currently limited, but it is known that it would need to be passed by the Legislature in order to take effect. Further information on the proposal can be found through ABC13 Houston, which is monitoring the situation and providing updates as more details become available.
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Category: schools Published: August 16, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK) Reading time: 1 min
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