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 just got the green light from the Supreme Court to enforce a new law requiring app stores to verify users’ ages—meaning minors need parental consent to download apps or make in-app purchases. After a lower court blocked it and an appeals court paused enforcement, the Supreme Court sided with Texas, clearing the way for implementation. Critics, including tech industry groups and student advocates, argue it violates free speech and could restrict access to news and educational content, insisting parents—not the government—should control what kids see online. Texas officials, led by…