Texas Age Verification Law Faces Constitutional Challenges from Tech Giants and Student Groups
A coalition including Apple, Google, and student organizations is challenging Texas’ upcoming age verification mandate for app stores. The lawsuits argue the law creates unconstitutional restrictions on information access and raises serious data privacy risks.
Legal Challenges Mount Against Texas App Store Age Verification Mandate
A significant legal battle is unfolding in Texas as technology giants and student advocacy groups unite to challenge the state’s upcoming app store age verification law, with sources indicating the measure faces multiple constitutional complaints. The Texas App Store Accountability Act, scheduled to take effect in January 2026, requires official app stores to perform mandatory age checks on all Texas users before permitting mobile application downloads.