Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
SB2420 fundamentally restructures the mobile app economy in Texas by mandating strict age verification and verified parental consent for all downloads and in-app purchases by minors. This bifurcated compliance regime imposes strict liability on both App Store Owners (gatekeepers) and Application Developers (creators), classifying violations as Deceptive Trade Practices and rendering unverified contracts with minors void.
Sen. Angela Paxton·Senate Bill·Regular Session
Office of the Attorney General (Consumer Protection Division) • Private Litigants (via DTPA private right of action)
This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:
Significant regulatory changes (effective 2026-01-01). Review with your legal and compliance teams to understand implications.
Affected business types:
Affected business types:
highSignificant operational investment may be required.
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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
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Common questions about SB2420
SB2420 fundamentally restructures the mobile app economy in Texas by mandating strict age verification and verified parental consent for all downloads and in-app purchases by minors. This bifurcated compliance regime imposes strict liability on both App Store Owners (gatekeepers) and Application Developers (creators), classifying violations as Deceptive Trade Practices and rendering unverified contracts with minors void.
SB2420 was authored by Texas Senator Angela Paxton during the Regular Session.
SB2420 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on May 27, 2025.
SB2420 is enforced by Office of the Attorney General (Consumer Protection Division) and Private Litigants (via DTPA private right of action).
The regulatory priority for SB2420 is rated as "critical". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of SB2420 is estimated as "high". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
SB2420 addresses topics including business & commerce, business & commerce--general, business & commerce--trade practices, civil remedies & liabilities and electronic information systems.
Key dates for SB2420: Effective date is 2026-01-01. Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
SB2420 establishes the following penalties: civil penalty of Damages, court costs, and attorney fees (potential for treble damages for knowing violations) for Violation of Chapter 121 constitutes a Deceptive Trade Practice under Bus. & Comm. Code Chapter 17 (DTPA). Includes enforcing contracts against minors without consent, misrepresenting age ratings, or failing to verify age.; civil penalty of Contract Voidability for Enforcing terms of service against a minor without verified parental consent is a specific violation.. Consult with legal counsel for specific applicability to your situation.
SB2420 primarily affects Texas businesses and commercial enterprises, healthcare providers and medical facilities. These businesses should review the legislation with their legal and compliance teams to understand potential impacts.
JD Key Consulting is an Austin, Texas-based government affairs firm led by James Dickey, former Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas. We specialize in Texas regulatory compliance and legislative strategy for data centers, energy, banking, and manufacturing.
