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TX TDPSA + SCOPE

Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) + Child Safety Enforcement

Texas AG Paxton is the MOST AGGRESSIVE enforcer against AI companion companies. December 2024 investigations launched against Character.AI, Reddit, Instagram, Discord.

Jurisdiction

Texas

Enacted

Pending

Effective

Jul 1, 2024

Enforcement

Texas Attorney General

Texas Legislature

Why It Matters

Texas AG is most active enforcer against AI companion companies. Expect investigation if serving Texas minors.

Recent Developments

December 2024: AG Paxton investigations into Character.AI, Reddit, Instagram, Discord. SCOPE Act content-filtering provisions enjoined by federal court Aug 2024; ASAA (App Store Accountability Act, SB 2420) faces CCIA lawsuit filed Oct 2025.

At a Glance

Who Must Comply

  • Businesses processing Texas residents' data
  • Online platforms serving Texas minors

Safety Provisions

  • TDPSA: Consumer data rights, sensitive data consent requirements
  • TDPSA: Children's data restrictions
  • SCOPE Act: Parental controls, age verification for minors
  • ASAA (Jan 2026): App store age verification before minors download
  • AG active enforcement posture

Compliance & Enforcement

Key Dates

Jan 1, 2026

ASAA (App Store Accountability Act, SB 2420) requires app store age verification

Penalties

$8K/violation

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Texas

Focus Areas

Child safety
Active safeguards required

Compliance Help

Requires sensitive data consent; children's data safeguards; age verification; parental controls.

See how NOPE helps

Cite This

APA

Texas. (2024). Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) + Child Safety Enforcement.

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Last updated February 17, 2026. Verify against primary sources before relying on this information.