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Supreme Court won't block Texas from enforcing a law requiring age verification for app downloads
By Associated Press at KXAN (NBC Austin) - All Stories
· July 6, 2026
· 1 min read
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to block Texas from enforcing a state law that requires apps stores to verify users' ages and obtain parental consent for minors seeking to download apps or make in-app purchases on mobile phones.
Key takeaway Supreme Court on Monday declined to block Texas from enforcing a state law that requires apps stores to verify users' ages and obtain parental consent for minors seeking to download apps or make in-app purchases on mobile phones.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 6, 2026 ·
Source: KXAN (NBC Austin) - All Stories ·
Reading time: 1 min
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