Cell phones are banned in Texas schools. Here's how DFW districts are enforcing that.

Texas banned phones in classrooms. Now what?

Texas now has a state policy banning students from using personal devices like cell phones and smart watches during the school day.

Parents speak on new cell phone policy for Texas public schools

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Texas's new cell phone policy is beginning to take affect. House Bill 1481 requires public schools to restrict student use of cell phones during class time. With the school year beginning for districts across El Paso County, parents are beginning to notice some differences. "I think there's good and bad," said Rebecca Gomez. "It might be a good thing because it keeps them from being on social media all day long, keeping …

Liberty-Eylau High School sees positive changes in students without cell phones

TEXARKANA, Texas – Texas enacted a cell phone ban at all state public schools effective Sept. 1, and Liberty-Eylau ISD began implementing the program on the first day of school, on Wednesday.

Brazoria County schools weigh phone bans under new Texas law

Brazoria County school districts are adopting plans to comply with a new Texas law that prohibits students from using phones or smart watches during the school day.

Cell phones are banned in Texas schools. Here's how DFW districts are enforcing that.

While the state law goes into effect Sept. 1, many districts have already approved new policies that will go into effect when school starts this month.