Texas becomes seventh state to implement age verification for accessing online pornography
(OSV News) -- Texas has become the seventh state to enact a law requiring age verification for viewing pornography online.On June 12, Governor Greg Abbott signed off on HB 1181, which imposes civil penalties on entities that permit those under age 18 to access pornographic material through the internet or social media platforms. The new law will take effect Sept. 1.Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, Utah and Virginia have passed similar measures in recent months.Texas' law mandates 'reas