Texas has joined a multi-state crusade to enforce digital identification in America

REPORT: Texas has joined a multi-state crusade to enforce digital identification in America—marketed as a way to “protect children.” But behind the headlines, it’s the next major step toward a total surveillance state.

Attorney General Ken Paxton’s lawsuit accuses Roblox of letting predators exploit children while misleading parents about safety. Yet privacy experts say the real goal isn’t child protection—it’s control. Starting January 2026, Texans will have to verify their identity or age just to access basic internet services under SB2420, echoing Australia’s rule that now links ID to every Google search.

Roblox insists its new “age estimation” system improves safety, but it relies on biometric and government data—creating the foundation for permanent digital tracking.

With Texas now the fifth state to join the campaign, one question remains: how long before “protecting kids” becomes the excuse to monitor everyone?