Texas law SB2420, starting January 1, 2026, mandates age verification for app downloads. This law necessitates the collection of personal data to download any app, raising privacy concerns. Apple supports child safety but is wary of the law's impact on user privacy. New users in Texas will need to verify their age when creating Apple Accounts. Under 18 users will need to join a Family Sharing group. Parents will need to approve all app downloads and in-app purchases for their children. The new law also requires adjustments from app developers. Apple will support developers by providing new tools and capabilities. An API for obtaining user age categories is available now, and will be updated. Later this year, new APIs will help developers manage changes and seek parental consent. Apple is dedicated to providing tools for developers to create age-appropriate and safe experiences. They will continue to offer tools for parents to protect their children.