Texas App Store Accountability Act
Enacted Texas · In force Jan 1, 2026 · no upcoming deadlines
Deadlines
Summaries for reference, not legal advice. Check the official text.
What it does
App stores must verify user ages, link minor accounts to a parent and obtain parental consent before minors download or buy apps. Developers must use the app store's age and consent signals. A federal court has preliminarily enjoined enforcement.
- Who it applies to
- App store providers and app developers serving Texas users.
- Penalties
- Deceptive trade practice enforcement by the AG; see statute. Currently enjoined.
- Enforced by
- Texas Attorney General
- Official name
- Texas App Store Accountability Act (SB 2420)
- Citation
- Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S. (SB 2420); Tex. Bus. & Com. Code section 121.021 et seq.
- Topics
- children, privacy, online-safety
Research notes
Appeal pending in the Fifth Circuit as of the last verified order.
Related
Questions about Texas App Store Accountability Act
- What are the Texas App Store Accountability Act compliance deadlines?
- May 27, 2025: Signed by Governor. Dec 23, 2025: Preliminary injunction. Jan 1, 2026: Scheduled effective date (enjoined). May 6, 2026: Stay pending appeal denied.
- When does Texas App Store Accountability Act take effect?
- Texas App Store Accountability Act took effect on Jan 1, 2026.
- Who does Texas App Store Accountability Act apply to?
- App store providers and app developers serving Texas users.
- What are the penalties under Texas App Store Accountability Act?
- Deceptive trade practice enforcement by the AG; see statute. Currently enjoined.