Texas HB4456 mandates social media platforms to verify the age of account holders and remove accounts of minors upon parental request.

HB4456 requires social media platforms to verify the age of individuals before allowing them to create an account. The platforms must use commercially reasonable methods to confirm ages, relying on public or private transactional data. Personal information collected for age verification must be deleted immediately after use. Parents or guardians can request the removal of their minor child's account, which the platform must delete within ten days, along with any associated personal data.

Texas HB4456 mandates social media platforms to verify the age of account holders and remove accounts of minors upon parental request.

HB4456 requires social media platforms to verify the age of individuals before allowing them to create an account. The platforms must use commercially reasonable methods to confirm ages, relying on public or private transactional data. Personal information collected for age verification must be deleted immediately after use. Parents or guardians can request the removal of their minor child's account, which the platform must delete within ten days, along with any associated personal data.