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Lawsuits Challenge Texas App Store Age Verification Law

10/18/2025

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The Computer and Communications Industry Association (CCIA) and Students Engaged in Advancing Texas (SEAT) filed lawsuits against Texas over the App Store Accountability Act.
The act requires age verification for app downloads and parental consent for under-18 users.
Critics say the law violates the First Amendment by restricting access to information.
SEAT says it limits youth engagement and access to educational resources.
The law takes effect January 1, 2026.

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Story summary

The Computer and Communications Industry Association (CCIA) and Students Engaged in Advancing Texas (SEAT) filed lawsuits against Texas over the App Store Accountability Act.
The act requires age verification for app downloads and parental consent for under-18 users.
Critics say the law violates the First Amendment by restricting access to information.
SEAT says it limits youth engagement and access to educational resources.
The law takes effect January 1, 2026.