TXOL Internet Parental Control

The Texas Legislature At Work

Texas State law now requires all Texas Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to link to blocking and filtering software sites. In 1997, during the 75th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature, House Bill 1300 was passed. HB 1300 requires Internet Service Providers to make a link available on their first world wide web page which leads to Internet "censorware" software, also known as 'automatic' blocking and screening software.

These are links to companies that sell blocking software or "censor ware." TXOL Internet does not endorse any of these products -- this section is provided to fulfill obligations of your ISP under Texas state law.

Widely used filtering and blocking software includes:

BESS The Internet Retriever
BESS is a WWW page which allows access to the Internet using sophisticated filtering techniques. Web pages, sites, mail, etc. containing objectionable language or images are filtered out. Although a subscription service, it is definitely worth your consideration. Click for website.

Net Nanny
This software allows the parent to control all access to the computer, not only Internet resources, but offline computer usage as well. Check this one out! Click for website.

Cyber Patrol
Cyber Patrol v3.0 for Windows (550K) or Cyber Patrol v2.10 for Macintosh(700K)Cyber Patrol gives you the tools you need to help shield your children from the darker side of the Internet. Cyber Patrol features: comprehensive time and budget management functions, multi-user capability and ChatGard¨- which prevents children from divulging personal information online ! Cyber Patrol is the #1 Internet filtering software worldwide. We highly recommend you visit Cyber Patrol's home page for more information Click for website.

The Internet WatchDog®
This software allows the parent, teacher or employer to monitor and record all computer activity -much like a telephone bill enables the caller to see a listing of phone numbers. This product is engineered to aid managers in increasing their employee productivity, and to aid parents and teachers in monitoring the internet activity of their children and students. Click for website.

CYBERsitter
This software gives the parent or other concerned individual the ability to limit their children's access to objectionable material on the Internet. Parents can choose to block, block and alert, or simply alert them when access is attempted to these areas. Click for website.

Surf Control
Download a demo of the Surfwatch software, an internet filtering program. This program was designed to protect your kids and keep the internet free and safe. Click for website.

N2H2
N2H2's Internet Filtering Manager delivers an unprecedented combination of safety, choice, and simplicity. No other company offers this level of premium value in one all-inclusive package. This includes: Multiple Filtering Levels, Individual User Accounts, Administrator Password, Guest User Account, Idle User Timeout, and Unique Server-based List. Click for website.