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Apple was not a willing participant. The company previously fought the law, describing it as requiring collection of "sensitive personal identifying information" for every Texan who wants to download an app. Tim Cook, then CEO, personally called Governor Greg Abbott urging a veto. A federal judge blocked the law in December 2025 on First Amendment grounds. The Fifth Circuit lifted that block in June 2026. On July 6, 2026, the Supreme Court declined to block enforcement while the underlying case continues.

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