HOUSTON - Several Houston-area school districts have rolled out their new cell-phone policies for students after the passing of HB 1481.

Texas cell phone policies: Houston-area school districts announce policies ahead of first day of school

Some districts are allowing students to keep shut-off communication devices in their backpacks, while others are requiring them to be stored in locked pouches.

Houston ISD

Cell phones, tablets, smartwatches and devices capable of digital communication are banned during the instructional day, according to a video posted on the HISD YouTube page.

The ban includes lunch and passing periods and devices are to be stored in a backpack or left at home.

HISD outlined disciplinary action for students if a phone is seen or heard during the school day.

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