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Judge Blocks Texas App Store Age Verification Law

12/24/2025

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  • U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman blocked Texas' App Store Accountability Act, which would require app stores to verify users' ages.
  • He ruled the law likely violates the First Amendment.
  • The Computer & Communications Industry Association argues the law censors minors' access to apps.
  • The injunction delays the law's January 1, 2026 implementation.
  • Texas may appeal the ruling.