Texas, which didn't join a multi-state case against Meta, negotiated a $1.05B side deal that could reach $1.335B if TikTok and YouTube adopt teen safety changes (Ryan Autullo/Bloomberg Law)

Texas negotiated a $1.05 billion settlement with Meta after opting out of the multi-state lawsuit, and the payment could increase to $1.335 billion if TikTok and YouTube implement the required teen-safety protections. The deal ties the additional payout to those platforms adopting comparable safety changes.