A major technology association is suing the State of Texas over a new law that threatens both privacy and free expression.
The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has filed a federal lawsuit challenging Senate Bill 2420, which is set to take effect on January 1, 2026.
We obtained a copy of the lawsuit for you here.
The group argues that the law forces both app stores and developers to impose invasive ID age checks, obtain parental consent, and label content in state-approved ways that violate the First Amendment.
Under SB 2420, anyone with an app store account would need to complete an age-verification process before downloading or updating applications.
If an app store determines that a user is under 18, that user would be blocked from downloading most apps or making in-app purchases unless a parent gives consent and assumes control of the account.
Minors who cannot link their profiles to a parent or guardian would lose access to app store content entirely.
App developers would also face new rules.
They must classify their apps into multiple age categories and provide written explanations for each rating. Every update, feature addition, or design change would require written notice to the app store.
CCIA says these mandates compel developers to describe their products in ways dictated by the state and pressure companies to collect personal data that users should not have to disclose.
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