Apple has informed developers that new App Store age assurance requirements tied to Texas law SB 2420 will take effect starting June 4, 2026. The changes apply to new Apple Accounts created in Texas and require developers to support parental consent features for users under the age of 18. The update follows a recent court ruling that lifted an earlier injunction that had temporarily blocked enforcement of the law.
Under the new requirements, minors in Texas will need approval from a parent or guardian before downloading apps, making Apple In-App Purchases, or accessing significant changes within an app. Parents and guardians will also have the ability to withdraw consent for apps they previously approved for their children.
Apple said developers can access age category information through its Declared Age Range API. The company also requires developers to use the Significant Change API within PermissionKit when handling major app updates that require renewed approval.
New Tools Developers Must Implement
Apple has asked developers to review and implement several tools to comply with the Texas law, including:
- Declared Age Range API
- Significant Change API under PermissionKit
- New age rating property type in StoreKit
- App Store server notifications for consent revocation
Apple also reminded developers that determining what qualifies as a significant app change remains their responsibility.
Texas passed SB 2420 in 2025, but a federal court blocked the law before it could take effect. Last week, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals lifted that injunction, allowing Texas to enforce the law while legal challenges continue. As a result, Apple has resumed its compliance plans and is requiring developers to support the new age assurance system for eligible users in Texas.
