Texas Legislative Session Update: NDA Reform, Film Incentives, and Social Media Ban Bill

NDA Reform for Sex Abuse Victims

• 📌 A bill restricting non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) for victims of sexual abuse is headed to the governor's desk.
• 💡 The bill's author, Representative Jeff Leech, highlighted the case of Cindy Clement Shire, who was asked to sign an NDA to receive therapy funds.
• ✅ If signed, the bill takes effect on September 1st, aiming to prevent victims from being silenced.

Film and TV Production Incentives

• 🎬 The Texas Senate has given final approval to a bill that significantly increases state funding for film and TV productions.
• 💰 Senate Bill 22 proposes depositing $300 million every two years until 2035, potentially totaling $1.5 billion.
• 🚀 This initiative, supported by actors like Matthew McConaughey, aims to boost the local economy, create jobs, and position Texas as a competitive production hub.

Social Media Ban for Minors Bill Stalls

• 📱 A bill that would have banned minors from using social media accounts, House Bill 186, has missed its deadline to pass the Texas Senate.
• 🤝 The bill had previously passed the House with bipartisan support.
• 🗣️ It stalled in the Senate after teenagers voiced opposition during a committee hearing, preventing it from becoming one of the strictest social media laws.