All apps available through major app stores — such as Apple's App Store and Google Play — will require age verification for ...

Earlier this week, Gov. Greg Abbott signed the Texas App Store Accountability Act, which is set to take effect at the beginning of next year.The new law, which purports to be about keeping ...

The Lone Star State is the second to pass a law putting the responsibility of age verification on app stores, following Utah’s lead. The Texas law is set to go into effect Jan. 1.

The Lone Star State is the second to pass a law putting the responsibility of age verification on app stores, following Utah’s lead. The Texas law is set to go into effect Jan. 1.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) signed a bill Tuesday requiring app stores, such as those run by Apple and Google, to verify user ages amid a push to ramp up protections for children online. The Lone ...