Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed an online child safety bill that requires Apple and Google to ensure that their app stores verify the age of users in the nation's second most populous state. Under the new law, minors will need parental approval before they can download apps or make in-app purchases. The bill was opposed by Google and Apple.

Gov. Abbott of Texas officially signed into law the online child safety bill that will require Apple and Google's app stores to verify the age of their