USE OF PERSONAL DATA.
Tex. BUS. & COM Code § 121.055.
in effect(a) The developer of a software application may use personal data provided to the developer under Section 121.024 only to:
(1) enforce restrictions and protections on the software application related to age;
(2) ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations; and
(3) implement safety-related features and default settings.
(b) The developer of a software application shall delete personal data provided by the owner of an app store under Section 121.024 on completion of the verification required by Section 121.054 .
(c) Notwithstanding Subsection (a), nothing in this chapter relieves a social media platform from doing age verification as required by law.
Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 200 (S.B. 2420 ), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2026.