New requirements for apps available in Texas
New requirements for apps available in Texas is an official Apple Developer update published on Oct 8, 2025. This page summarizes what changed and why it matters for App Store, ASO, release, policy, and developer teams.
What changed
Beginning January 1, 2026, a new state law in Texas — SB2420 — introduces age assurance requirements for app marketplaces and developers. While we share the goal of strengthening kids’ online safety, we are concerned th…
Why it matters for App Store teams
It may affect SDK, Xcode, API, platform, or release-engineering workflows.
Recommended follow-up
Review the original Apple update, then check affected apps, countries, rankings, releases, and ASO workflows inside AppStoreStatistics if the change touches your launch or growth process.
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