Texas HB4901 regulates app stores and software developers to protect minors by requiring age verification and parental consent for certain activities.
Texas HB4901 amends the Business & Commerce Code to regulate app stores and software developers in Texas. App stores must verify the age of users and assign age categories. For minors, parental consent is required for downloads, purchases, and in-app purchases. App stores must display age ratings and content details for each app. Developers must assign age ratings to apps and implement age verification systems. They must also notify app stores of any changes affecting age ratings or personal data.
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