Texas Law Lets Parents Control App Access | Texas News

Texas just got the green light from the Supreme Court to enforce a new law that bars minors under 18 from downloading apps without parental approval — a sweeping move aimed at shielding kids from harmful online content. Known as the App Store Accountability Act, the law mandates age verification for nearly all apps, with only emergency and exam-related tools exempted. While critics argue it stifles minors’ free speech and online participation, Texas defends it as regulating commercial speech. After a lower court blocked it, an appeals court reinstated the law — and now the Supreme Court has allowed enforcement while legal challenges continue. This isn’t the first time Texas has tried to control online access for youth, and states like Utah, Louisiana, and Alabama are watching closely. The law remains enforceable — but its ultimate constitutionality is still up for debate. 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/7b9d49883f265e20