The University of Texas at Austin has barred access to the social media platform TikTok on its Wi-Fi network after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) banned the application from use on government devices.
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Why some major Texas universities are blocking TikTok access on internet networks
Some major Texas universities have blocked TikTok access on internet networks following a directive from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott last month.
University of Texas at Austin blocks TikTok from its IT network
The University of Texas at Austin blocked TikTok from its IT network on Wednesday under an earlier order by Gov. Greg Abbott banning the short-form video app from state-managed electronic resources.
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The University of Texas at Austin was among multiple tax-payer funded schools that announced the popular social media app, which is owned by a Chinese company, would be blocked on campus Wi-Fi and wired networks Tuesday.
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Texas universities block access to TikTok on campus Wi-Fi networks
@utepnso See you on Instagram! ♬ original sound - UTEP New Student Orientation UPDATE: UTEP is complying with Governor Abbott's directive to block access to TikTok. In a statement sent to ABC-7, officials say, "The University is complying with the directive. The Texas Department of Public Safety and the Texas Department of Information Resources were also directed to develop guidelines for any exceptions. UTEP expects additional guidance soon.…