Texas Enforces Age Verification for Apps | San Antonio News

San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 6, 2026 · 1m

Texas is moving forward with a new law requiring app stores to verify users’ ages, mandating parental consent for minors to download apps or make in-app purchases — a move the Supreme Court has temporarily upheld. Sparked by lawsuits from industry groups claiming it infringes on free speech, the law is defended by Texas officials as essential to shielding kids from harmful content and data privacy risks. After a federal appeals court reinstated the law last month, app stores operating in Texas will soon need to implement these checks — marking a major shift in digital access for minors…