Overview

• The law mandates parental approval for minors before any app download or in-app purchase on Apple and Google platforms.
• Signed by Gov. Greg Abbott on May 29, it makes Texas the second state after Utah to impose app store age checks.
• Apple and Google have publicly criticized the requirement as forcing the collection of sensitive personal identifying information.
• A separate bill awaiting a Senate vote would require parental consent for minors to access social media apps next year.
• Lawmakers are also advancing the federal Kids Online Safety Act, which would compel social platforms to adopt measures protecting young users.