New requirements for apps available in Texas

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

1. Read Apple's original “New requirements for apps available in Texas” announcement and record the affected platforms, storefronts and any effective date.
2. It may affect SDK, Xcode, API, platform, or release-engineering workflows.
3. Assign an owner, record the baseline and verify the affected flow. Treat subsequent ranking or rating changes as observations, not proof that this announcement caused them.