Beginning next month, companies that distribute sexual materials online will be required to verify those accessing such material in Texas are at least 18 years old, reports the Advocate.
The law, House Bill 1181, forces a “Texas health and Human Services Warning” on all porn websites along with a process to verify someone’s age, according to Texas Public Radio.
The bill was signed into law by far-right Republican Gov. in June.
To verify their age, those accessing the porn sites will submit pictures of their photo ID, and provide facial scans, or other information.
Pornhub and a group of other companies and individuals in the adult entertainment industry have sued Texas and argued that the impending law is a violation of the U.S. Constitution as well as the Communications Decency Act.
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