Texas AG v. TikTok: deceptive child safety claims consumer protection case

Decision

Regulator

TATexas Attorney General

acted against

Against

TikTok Inc.

Texas sued TikTok in January 2025 for marketing its app as safe for minors while showing children inappropriate content; the AG says Texas is the first state to win a liability finding against TikTok.

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