Texas House Bill 1481 – Student Use of Personal Communication Devices on School Property: Texas has implemented a new law, House Bill 1481, effective from the start of the 2025-2026 school year, that prohibits students from using cell phones and other personal communication devices during the school day. Public and open-enrollment charter schools must either ban these devices from school property or provide secure storage. This includes devices like smartphones, smartwatches, tablets, and headphones.