A Texas judge found the law requiring adults and minors to verify their age before downloading apps or making in-app purchases likely violates adults and minors' First Amendment rights.
U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman ruled that the intent of the new law is sound, but as written, it violates the First Amendment.
Senate Bill 2420, which would have gone into effect on Jan. 1, likely violates the First Amendment, according to the ruling.