Apple begins mandatory age verification in Texas after court ruling
Key takeaways
- The law was allowed to proceed after the appeals court overturned U.S.
- According to Texas law, new Apple accounts must be registered by individuals aged 18 or older.
- Parents can revoke this permission at any time, and the App Store notifies developers via server alerts when this occurs.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize Apple began enforcing mandatory age verification for new Apple accounts in Texas on June 4, following a federal appeals court’s reversal of an earlier ruling that had prevented the Texas App Store Accountability Act from taking effect.
The law was allowed to proceed after the appeals court overturned U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman’s decision in late May 2026, prompting Apple to respond swiftly by introducing the verification requirement.
According to Texas law, new Apple accounts must be registered by individuals aged 18 or older. If the user is under 18, they must join a Family Sharing group, where a parent or guardian must approve app downloads, in-app purchases, and significant account changes.