Texas: children's privacy and online safety laws
3 laws tracked for Texas: Securing Children Online Through Parental Empowerment Act (SCOPE / HB 18), Texas App Store Accountability Law (SB 2420), Age Verification for Harmful Content (HB 1181). Status, effective dates, age ranges and requirements.
| Law | Jurisdiction | Category | Status | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Securing Children Online Through Parental Empowerment Act (SCOPE / HB 18) | Texas | Social Media | challenged | Active (partial) |
| Texas App Store Accountability Law (SB 2420) | Texas | App Store Accountability | challenged | January 1, 2026 (in effect pending appeal) |
| Age Verification for Harmful Content (HB 1181) | Texas | Age Verification | active | Active |
Frequently asked
Which children's privacy laws apply in Texas?
Securing Children Online Through Parental Empowerment Act (SCOPE / HB 18) (challenged, effective Active (partial)); Texas App Store Accountability Law (SB 2420) (challenged, effective January 1, 2026 (in effect pending appeal)); Age Verification for Harmful Content (HB 1181) (active, effective Active)
Put it into practice
- Generate the policy: Texas TDPSA policy generator (generatepolicy.com)
- Buy the policy pack: State Privacy Law Checklist (cyberpolicy.shop)
- Build it yourself: 2026 US Privacy Program Workbook (ciso.diy)