State of Texas v. Snap Inc. (Collin County Cause No. 366-00890-2026; removed to E.D. Tex. No. 4:26-cv-00277)

Summary

The Texas Attorney General sued Snap Inc. in Collin County district court under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act and the SCOPE Act. The petition alleges that Snap misrepresented how much mature content (drugs, nudity, sexual content, profanity) is on Snapchat in order to obtain 12+ and Teen app-store ratings, and that features such as ephemeral content, infinite scroll, autoplay and Snapstreaks are designed to be addictive for minors. It also alleges that Snap released its generative-AI chatbot My AI to young users without adequate vetting or safety measures. Snap removed the case to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas on March 21, 2026, where it is pending. The claims are allegations.

Key dates

1. February 11, 2026Filed
2. October 16, 2026Checked against sources
3. October 21, 2026Checked against sources

Developments are added when the record is reviewed. Next review: January 15, 2027.

Evidence

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1. Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Snap, Inc. (“Snapchat”) for failing to adequately warn parents and consumers about inappropriate material on the platform and the app’s addictive design.

   Supports: Plaintiff, defendant, nature of claims

   Attorney General Paxton Sues Snapchat (press release) Office of the Attorney General of Texas Primary source

2. brings this action against Defendant SNAP INC. ("Defendant" or "Snap") for violating the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices–Consumer Protection Act ("DTPA")

   Supports: Parties, DTPA and SCOPE Act claims

   Plaintiff's Original Petition, State of Texas v. Snap Inc. Office of the Attorney General of Texas (court filing) Primary source

3. On February 11, 2026, the State of Texas, by and through the Attorney General of Texas, ("Plaintiff") filed its Petition ("Pet.") in the District Court for Collin County, Texas, in Texas's 366th Judicial District, Cause No. 366-00890-2026.

   Supports: Filing date, state cause number; removal to E.D. Tex. (filed 03/21/26)

   Defendant Snap Inc.'s Notice of Removal, Dkt. 1, No. 4:26-cv-00277 (E.D. Tex.) U.S. District Court, E.D. Tex. (via RECAP) Primary source