Texas law restricting kids from app stores blocked
The Texas Tribune • • business
Key Points:
- A federal judge has temporarily blocked Texas Senate Bill 2420, which would require age verification and parental consent for minors to download or make purchases in app stores, citing constitutional concerns over vagueness and overbreadth.
- Judge Robert Pitman ruled that the law likely violates the First Amendment, comparing it to requiring bookstores to verify age and parental consent for minors to enter or buy books.
- Supporters, including state Sen. Angela Paxton, argue the law protects children online and is designed to withstand legal challenges, while opponents claim it infringes on free speech and restricts access to information.
- The Computer & Communication Industry Association and youth advocacy groups have challenged the law, emphasizing the importance of free access to digital content and parental rights to
