Texas Scorecard By Addie Hovland December 26, 2025
Laws relating to immigration enforcement, artificial intelligence, and others will take effect next week.
Multiple pieces of legislation passed by Texas lawmakers this year are set to take effect on January 1, 2026.
These include measures that regulate artificial intelligence and mandate local law enforcement agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
One measure, Senate Bill 2420, would require mobile app stores to verify users’ ages with a “commercially reasonable” method when a new account is created or for in-app purchases. All accounts created by a minor will require parental approval.
However, a federal judge has blocked Texas from enforcing the law while a challenge to its constitutionality works its way through the courts.
More:
https://texasscorecard.com/state/new-texas-laws-take-effect-january-1/The list of new laws taking effect January 1 can be found Here:
https://capitol.texas.gov/Reports/Report.aspx?LegSess=89R&ID=effectivejan1
