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Texas forces Discord to implement UK-style age verification and safety rules
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Joseph Rowe , as published by FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News
· July 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway These changes are required to be rolled out within 90 days.
A temporary injunction has been agreed upon by Texas and Discord, affecting users in the state. The platform will implement age verification and safety features for teens in Texas, similar to those already in place in the UK. These changes are required to be rolled out within 90 days.
This development is part of an ongoing state lawsuit against Discord, which is set to go to trial in 2027. Further details on the agreement and its implications can be found through local news sources, such as FOX 7 Austin.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 27, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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