Update on age requirements for apps distributed in Texas
Update on age requirements for apps distributed in Texas is an official Apple Developer update published on Dec 23, 2025. This page summarizes what changed and why it matters for App Store, ASO, release, policy, and developer teams.
What changed
A recent injunction issued by a district court suspended enforcement of Texas state law SB2420, which introduced age assurance requirements for app marketplaces and developers. In light of this ruling, Apple will pause…
Why it matters for App Store teams
It may affect SDK, Xcode, API, platform, or release-engineering workflows.
Recommended follow-up
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