We have the same questions, and this ambiguity is creating a real implementation problem for developers.
Apple’s developer communication for Texas SB 2420 says the changes go into effect starting June 4, 2026, and that developers can request age category data for Apple Accounts in Texas using the Declared Age Range API. However, in our own testing, even for a person physically located in Texas with an Apple Account registered to Texas, isEligibleForAgeFeatures still returns false.
This leaves developers in a very difficult position: Apple has publicly communicated effective dates and developer-facing APIs, but the production behavior does not appear to match that communication.
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App & System Services
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