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.