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409 Texas set to enact age verification law for app store & play store escalating debate over kids' online safety

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Firstpost @ Firstpost Tech 2 place · 05/27/2025 11:48 EDT

Texas set to enact age verification law for app store & play store escalating debate over kids' online safety

Senate Bill 2420, which passed both chambers of the Texas legislature, now awaits Gov. Greg Abbott’s signature. The legislation would require app store operators to verify the age of a device user and, for those under 18, obtain parental consent before allowing app downloads or purchases

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