parenting

A new law gives parents more power over a child’s actions on social media, but only if the parent knows about the account.

“This was a bill specifically chosen right in line with all of our values — specifically the Republican-stated platform values,” said bill author Rep. Penny Morales Shaw. “This shouldn’t be a fight.”

Currently, state employees who have a baby are not granted paid parental leave. Instead, the worker must use accumulated vacation or sick time. They can also take unpaid time off under the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act.

A measure to establish paid parental leave for state employees is making its way through the Texas Legislature. It’s authored by a Republican and co-authored by several Democrats.

Paid parental leave for state employees and a bill to make diapers, pads and tampons cheaper are both on the docket this week.

Lawmakers begin work today for their biennial legislative session. They’ll debate over the state budget, school issues, border security and property taxes, among other issues.

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