Federal Judge Blocks Texas Age Verification Law for App Stores

Federal Judge Blocks Texas Age Verification Law for App Stores

First seen 24 Dec 2025, 17:05 UTC •News.YcombinatorAu.PcmagTechcrunch •24.3

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A federal judge blocked the Texas App Store Accountability Act (SB2420), which aimed to enforce age verification for app stores starting January 1, 2026. As a result, Apple has paused its plans to implement changes in Texas while monitoring the legal situation. The law would have required app stores to verify user ages and impose restrictions on accounts for users under 18.

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