Supreme Court Allows Texas App Restrictions for Minors to Proceed

Why it matters locally: While the Supreme Court's decision directly affects Texas, similar parental consent laws for minors' app access could inspire legislative efforts in other states, potentially impacting West Virginia families.

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The Supreme Court has allowed Texas to enact its App Store Accountability Act. This legislation requires minors to obtain parental permission before downloading most applications. The high court's decision permits the law to take effect while lawsuits against it proceed in lower judicial venues. The App Store Accountability Act outlines direct restrictions on app access for individuals under 18. Parents must give consent for their children to download a majority of available applications. Legal proceedings challenging the law's validity remain active in the lower courts. The Supreme Court's action addresses the law's status during these ongoing legal battles.