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Justices urged to stop Texas from enforcing age-verification and parental-consent law on apps

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A legal challenge is before the Supreme Court aiming to halt enforcement of a Texas law requiring age verification and parental consent for minors accessing apps and paid content. This development directly impacts app developers and platforms by potentially imposing significant compliance costs and legal liabilities. The outcome could set a precedent for similar age-verification laws in other states.

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