Texas App Store Accountability Law (SB 2420)
Texas App Store Accountability Law (SB 2420) in Texas: challenged, effective January 1, 2026 (in effect pending appeal). Applies to App stores and developers. Age range: Under 18. Age verification required for all app store users
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Texas |
|---|---|
| Category | App Store Accountability |
| Status | challenged |
| Effective date | January 1, 2026 (in effect pending appeal) |
| Age range | Under 18 |
| Applies to | App stores and developers |
Key requirements
- Age verification required for all app store users
- Parental consent for minor downloads and in-app purchases; minor accounts linked to parent
- Developer notification obligations
Notes
Preliminarily enjoined December 23, 2025 (CCIA v. Paxton). The Fifth Circuit stayed the injunction June 4, 2026, letting the law take effect, and the Supreme Court denied CCIA's emergency application July 6, 2026. Law is enforceable while the Fifth Circuit merits appeal proceeds.
Frequently asked
What does Texas App Store Accountability Law (SB 2420) require?
Age verification required for all app store users Parental consent for minor downloads and in-app purchases; minor accounts linked to parent Developer notification obligations
Who must comply with Texas App Store Accountability Law (SB 2420) in Texas?
App stores and developers
When does Texas App Store Accountability Law (SB 2420) take effect and what is its status?
Effective January 1, 2026 (in effect pending appeal). Current status: challenged. Preliminarily enjoined December 23, 2025 (CCIA v. Paxton). The Fifth Circuit stayed the injunction June 4, 2026, letting the law take effect, and the Supreme Court denied CCIA's emergency application July 6, 2026. Law is enforceable while the Fifth Circuit merits appeal proceeds.
Related laws
| Law | Jurisdiction | Category | Status | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Securing Children Online Through Parental Empowerment Act (SCOPE / HB 18) | Texas | Social Media | challenged | Active (partial) |
| Alabama App Store Accountability Act (HB 161) | Alabama | App Store Accountability | pending | January 1, 2027 |
| California Digital Age Assurance Act (AB 1043) | California | App Store Accountability | pending | January 1, 2027 |
| Colorado Age Attestation on Computing Devices (SB26-051) | Colorado | App Store Accountability | pending | July 1, 2028 (existing accounts by January 1, 2029) |
| Louisiana App Store Accountability Law (HB 977, replacing Act 481 / HB 570) | Louisiana | App Store Accountability | pending | July 1, 2027 (delayed from July 1, 2026) |
| Utah App Store Accountability Act (SB 142, amended by HB 498) | Utah | App Store Accountability | pending | May 6, 2027 (delayed from May 6, 2026) |
| Age Verification for Harmful Content (HB 1181) | Texas | Age Verification | active | Active |
Put it into practice
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- Build it yourself: 2026 US Privacy Program Workbook (ciso.diy)