Burrows Blasts Roblox for Refusing to Testify at State Legislative Hearing
- Roblox representatives did not attend a Texas House committee hearing on children's online safety, drawing criticism from House Speaker Dustin Burrows for avoiding accountability regarding platform content.
- Burrows initiated an investigation into online gaming platforms after concerns was raised about harmful content on Roblox, including a game simulating the 2022 Robb Elementary shooting in Uvalde.
- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Roblox, alleging the company misleads parents about safety and allows sexual exploitation and explicit content targeting minors.
- Roblox submitted written testimony but refused to testify in person; Burrows condemned this refusal and emphasized the platform's responsibility to protect children.
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Burrows blasts Roblox for refusing to testify at state legislative hearing
(The Center Square) – Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows blasted the online gaming company Roblox for refusing to appear in person before a Texas House State Affairs Committee hearing. The company submitted written testimony instead.
Texas Speaker Burrows blasts gaming company, Roblox, for refusing to testify at state hearing
Days after Burrows called for the committee to strengthen online gaming safety protocols, an alleged plot to commit a mass shooting at a Houston synagogue was thwarted. Investigators found that one of the alleged perpetrators played Roblox games.
Roblox Refuses To Appear at Texas House Hearing on Child Safety | #childsafety | #kids | #chldern | #parents | #schoolsafey - National Cyber Security Consulting
Representatives from the gaming platform Roblox did not show up to testify before a Texas House committee during a Tuesday hearing focused on the safety of children online. On Roblox, users can play games and participate in interactive experiences created by the company as well as other users. The platform allows users to create and […] Thank you for subscribing to our RSS feed!
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