Texas Enforces Age Verification for Apps | San Antonio News

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 Attorney General Ken Paxton, defend the law as essential to protect minors from harmful content and data privacy risks. The law now stands, and app stores operating in Texas will soon need to comply, potentially setting a national precedent for digital age verification. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/84e2c5b244da26cb