SloveniaTexas has reached a separate settlement with Meta (formerly Facebook), receiving at least $1.05 billion, which could rise to $1.34 billion if additional agreements with competitors are finalized. Unlike other states participating in a collective lawsuit against Meta, Texas chose to negotiate independently and secured a larger payout than any other state. California will receive approximately $2.2 billion under the collective agreement, but Texas' individual deal surpasses this amount. This marks the third-largest settlement Texas has received, following payments from Meta in 2024 related to biometric data collection and a similar payment from Google in 2023 over tracking practices. Texas prosecutors emphasized that joining the collective lawsuit would have been less favorable for the state, a claim now validated by the outcome.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about Texas' legal actions and financial settlements with Meta, without overtly favoring either side. It includes quotes from Texas prosecutors and provides context about previous settlements, maintaining neutrality in tone and framing.
