Texas is suing Roblox Corporation for misleading parents about the dangers of its digital ecosystem. The Texas Attorney General’s office claims the company placed "pedophiles and profits" ahead of the safety of Roblox's youngest users.
Roblox has been facing increased scrutiny over child-safety issues throughout 2025. Since August, the platform has been sued by the states of Louisiana and Kentucky, as well as subpoenaed by Florida in relation to these issues. Several civil lawsuits focused on child safety have also been filed during the same period.
Texas AG Announces Roblox Child Safety Lawsuit
Continuing the trend, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Roblox Corporation on November 6, alleging that the company has "flagrantly" ignored state and federal online-safety laws and misled parents about the dangers of its digital platform. In a prepared statement, Paxton described Roblox as a "breeding ground for predators" that markets itself as significantly safer than it actually is. "Children in Texas have been repeatedly exposed to sexually explicit content, exploitation, and grooming because Roblox chose to put pixel pedophiles and corporate profit over the safety of Texas children," Paxton said.
Roblox Rejects Texas AG's Accusations as 'Sensationalized'
In a statement to the BBC, Roblox Corporation said it was "disappointed" with the lawsuit, arguing that the complaint is driven by "misrepresentations and sensationalized claims." A company spokesperson also stated that Roblox shares Paxton’s concerns and remains committed to continually investing in child safety on its platform. The language of the statement closely mirrors how Roblox responded to a similar lawsuit filed by Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill in August.
Like Louisiana, Kentucky, and Florida, Texas frames its case as a consumer-protection issue, alleging that Roblox overstates its safeguards in communications with parents. The company counters by stating that its child safety practices are continually evolving. In recent months, Roblox has disabled all unrated experiences on its platform and launched an initiative to standardize age ratings across its ecosystem. It has previously introduced stricter age verification mechanisms and various messaging restrictions, in addition to investing in more robust reporting systems.
Children in Texas have been repeatedly exposed to sexually explicit content, exploitation, and grooming because Roblox chose to put pixel pedophiles and corporate profit over the safety of Texas children.
In theory, the case could influence how child-focused video games moderate content. If AG Paxton secures significant concessions from Roblox Corporation, they would likely be implemented nationally, as maintaining consistent platform policies across states is generally more practical than adopting a fragmented approach. The same applies to other state lawsuits recently filed against the platform. Some social media users reacting to the Texas lawsuit argue that Roblox’s handling of child protection has drawn broader regulatory attention that could eventually impact other online platforms. They contend that the company’s approach to moderation and user safety has left it vulnerable to allegations of negligence, potentially paving the way for stricter internet safety legislation across the industry.
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- September 1, 2006
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- Teen / Diverse Content: Discretion Advised, In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items), Users Interact
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- Roblox Corporation
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- Roblox Corporation
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Source: BBC