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Supreme Court Allows Texas Age Verification and Parental Consent Law

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Texas's law requiring age verification and parental consent for minors on social media and certain apps can now be enforced following a Supreme Court decision. This is one of the first major state-level laws of its kind to move forward, setting a precedent for how app access rules for minors may change nationally.

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Check your state's laws on app access for minors—enforcement rules are evolving. Review our age-by-age safety guide to understand what apps and features are appropriate for your child's age, independent of legal requirements.

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