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Texas Judge Finds TikTok Liable for Misleading Parents About Child Safety Controls

Texas Judge rules TikTok's ‘Safe Mode’ wasn't so safe. Image: Solen Feyissa/Unsplash

A Texas judge found TikTok liable for misleading parents about child safety controls, shifting the case toward penalties and possible restrictions.

Sep 14, 2026

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TikTok’s child safety controls did not work the way parents were led to believe, according to a Texas judge.

The court ruled Thursday that TikTok violated the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, granting summary judgment on claims that the platform misrepresented its content filtering and protections for younger users.

The decision resolves the liability question before trial, shifting the case toward potential financial penalties and operational remedies.

TikTokpublicly said content violating its Community Guidelines would be removed. Internal moderation instructions, however,...

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