Apple is bringing age verification to Texas this week

Apple will begin age verification for new App Store users in Texas on June 4, following a federal appeals court decision allowing the state’s App Store Accountability Act to take effect during litigation. New account holders must prove they are over 18 via credit card, government ID, or Apple’s existing account signals, while minors must join Family Sharing with parental approval.

The rollout shows how state-level online safety laws are pushing major platforms to build location-specific compliance systems. If similar laws survive legal challenges, app stores may become central gatekeepers for age checks and parental consent across the mobile ecosystem.

Apple will introduce age verification in the App Store for users in Texas starting on Thursday, June 4th. The move, as spotted by MacRumors, comes just days after a federal appeals court allowed Texas' App Store Accountability Act to go into effect while a lawsuit against it proceeds. People in Texas who are creating a new Apple account will need to verify they're over 18 using a credit card or government ID. Apple may also automatically verify users' age using the age of their account and whether they have a credit card on file. Meanwhile, users under 18 must join a Family Sharing group, where a parent or guardian will need to provide con … Read the full story at The Verge.