Summary
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a new law that requires app stores like those run by Apple and Google to verify the ages of users in Texas. This law means minors need parental permission to download apps or make purchases within apps. The law will start on January 1, and similar laws have been passed in other states like Utah.
Key Facts
- Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed an online child safety law.
- The law requires app stores to verify users' ages in Texas.
- Minors will need parental approval to download apps or make in-app purchases.
- Apple and Google opposed the law, citing privacy concerns.
- Utah passed a similar law earlier this year.
- A federal bill called the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) is also being discussed but has not yet passed.
- The new Texas law will begin on January 1.
- In 2021, Texas made it illegal for social media platforms to ban users for their political viewpoints.
