- Using "Think of the children" as the excuse, idiot Texas Republicans require ID to use the internet.
- This ID would have to be presented when you log on to the net to make sure you are the government approved person you say you are.
Texas has moved to the forefront of a national campaign to regulate children’s access to digital platforms by mandating that Apple and Google verify the ages of all users on their app stores.
Under a new law signed by Governor Greg Abbott, set to take effect January 1, 2026, those under 18 will be required to obtain parental consent before downloading apps or making in-app purchases. The measure has been pitched as a way to protect minors, but privacy advocates warn it could come at the expense of everyone’s digital freedom.
We obtained a copy of the bill for you here.
The requirement places app store operators in the role of gatekeepers, forcing them to gather and store sensitive personal information to determine user ages.
Opponents argue that such age checks do not just affect young users, (explicit adult content apps are already banned from app stores) and they also undermine anonymity online by tying a person’s digital presence to a verified real-world identity.
That level of surveillance risks chilling free expression and stifling dissent by making it harder for people to speak or access information without fear of being identified.
Efforts to regulate youth access to apps and online services are gaining traction elsewhere as well. Utah enacted a similar policy earlier this year, and Congress is weighing federal legislation. Texas lawmakers are also advancing a separate bill that would prohibit users under 18 from accessing social media altogether.
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