Summary: This lawsuit challenges the constitutionality of Texas's ban on the use of TikTok by state agencies and public university faculty. The plaintiffs, including the Coalition for Independent Technology Research and faculty members at public universities, argue that the ban violates their First Amendment rights and hinders their ability to conduct research and teach effectively. The defendants in the case include Texas Governor Greg Abbott, various state officials, and the Chancellor and Board of Regents of the University of North Texas System. The lawsuit seeks declaratory and injunctive relief, asking the court to declare the ban unconstitutional and exempt the plaintiffs' members from its restrictions. The ban was initially implemented through a Directive issued by the Governor's Office and later codified into law by the Texas legislature. The plaintiffs contend that the ban is overly broad and restricts their ability to engage in protected speech and expression. They seek to have the ban declared unconstitutional and to prevent its enforcement against faculty at public universities.