VIOLATION.
Tex. BUS. & COM Code § 121.026.
in effect(a) The owner of an app store that operates in this state violates this subchapter if the owner:
(1) enforces a contract or a provision of a terms of service agreement against a minor that the minor entered into or agreed to without consent under Section 121.022 ;
(2) knowingly misrepresents information disclosed under Section 121.022 (f)(1);
(3) obtains a blanket consent to authorize multiple downloads or purchases; or
(4) shares or discloses personal data obtained for purposes of Section 121.021 , except as required by Section 121.024 or other law.
(b) The owner of an app store is not liable for a violation of Section 121.021 or 121.022 if the owner of the app store:
(1) uses widely adopted industry standards to:
(A) verify the age of each user as required by Section 121.021 ; and
(B) obtain parental consent as required by Section 121.022 ; and
(2) applies those standards consistently and in good faith.
Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 200 (S.B. 2420 ), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2026.