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Texas Bill Mandates Parental Approval for App Downloads

10/9/2025

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Apple Enforces Age Verification

Texas Senate Bill 2420 requires age verification for app downloads beginning January 1, 2026, affecting Apple accounts.
Users under 18 must link to a parent or guardian who approves downloads and purchases.
Apple plans to enhance developer tools by updating the Declared Age Range API to ensure compliance.
Apple cites privacy concerns about collecting sensitive data for basic access.

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Apple Enforces Age Verification

Texas Senate Bill 2420 requires age verification for app downloads beginning January 1, 2026, affecting Apple accounts.
Users under 18 must link to a parent or guardian who approves downloads and purchases.
Apple plans to enhance developer tools by updating the Declared Age Range API to ensure compliance.
Apple cites privacy concerns about collecting sensitive data for basic access.