Texas App Store Accountability Act (SB 2420) — Age Checks at App Store Level (Challenged Oct 2025)
Texas SB 2420 requires app stores (primarily Apple and Google) to verify the age of users and obtain parental consent before allowing minors to download apps. Challenged by industry groups in October 2025 as a violation of First Amendment rights. One of the first state laws targeting age verification at the app distribution layer.
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