Texas App Store Accountability Act deemed unconstitutional by legal analysis

The Texas App Store Accountability Act seeks to regulate how app stores operate in the state. Critics liken the law to a bouncer deciding which books may be sold in a bookstore. A Center for Democracy & Technology analysis contends the measure is unconstitutional. The review points to conflicts with First Amendment free‑speech protections. It also raises concerns about interference with interstate commerce. The authors warn that the law could be challenged in federal court. If struck down, the Act would halt Texas' attempt to control app‑store policies. The analysis urges lawmakers to consider constitutional limits before drafting similar regulations.