Texas forces Google and Apple to verify ages in app stores. Teen social media ban could be next.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed the online child safety bill into law.

Texas has signed into law its online child safety bill, a sweeping measure that mandates Apple and Google must verify user ages and secure parental approval before minors can download apps or make in-app purchases. The law is scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026.

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