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Texas forces Discord to implement UK-style age verification and safety rules
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk Joseph Rowe , as published by FOX 26 Houston
· July 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway These new features will be rolled out to Texas users within 90 days.
A temporary injunction has been agreed upon by Texas and Discord. This agreement requires Discord to implement certain features for users in Texas. The features in question are age verification and teen safety rules, similar to those already in place in the UK.
These new features will be rolled out to Texas users within 90 days. This development comes as a state lawsuit against Discord moves forward, with a trial expected in 2027. Further details on this agreement and the ongoing lawsuit are available from local news sources, including FOX 26 Houston .
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Category: business Published: July 27, 2026 Source: FOX 26 Houston Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A temporary injunction has been agreed upon by Texas and Discord. This agreement requires Discord to implement certain features for users in Texas. The features in question are age verification and…
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