Tex. Bus. & Com. Code § 121.027 · Subchapter B. DUTIES OF APP STORES
CONSTRUCTION OF SUBCHAPTER.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
Nothing in this subchapter may be construed to:
(1) prevent the owner of an app store that operates in this state from taking reasonable measures to block, detect, or prevent the distribution of:
(A) obscene material, as that term is defined by Section 43.21, Penal Code; or
(B) other material that may be harmful to minors;
(2) require the owner of an app store that operates in this state to disclose a user's personal data to the developer of a software application except as provided by this subchapter;
(3) allow the owner of an app store that operates in this state to use a measure required by this chapter in a manner that is arbitrary, capricious, anticompetitive, or unlawful;
(4) block or filter spam;
(5) prevent criminal activity; or
(6) protect the security of an app store or software application.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 200 (S.B. 2420), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2026.
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
- Official file
- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/BC/htm/BC.121.V3.htm
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