Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Discord, accusing the platform of exposing children to predators and misleading users about its safety protections.
The lawsuit, filed Friday in Collin County, claims Discord failed to adequately protect minors from exploitation and violated Texas consumer protection laws. Texas is joining several other states, including Nevada, Indiana, and New Jersey, that have recently taken legal action against the messaging platform.
Lawsuit Focuses on Child Protection
Paxton alleges Discord allowed dangerous behavior on its platform, including the grooming and exploitation of minors. The lawsuit seeks to force the company to implement age verification requirements under Texas’ Securing Children Online through Parental Empowerment Act, also known as the SCOPE Act.
The attorney general cited a 2025 lawsuit involving a 13-year-old girl who was allegedly groomed through Roblox and Discord before being sexually assaulted.
“We live in a time where the dangers children face online have never been greater,” Paxton said.
Discord Pushes Back
Discord denied the allegations, saying the platform already has strong safety measures for teen users and continues improving its protections.
A company spokesperson said the lawsuit “does not reflect the platform we have built,” adding that around 80% of Discord users are adults and all users must be at least 13 years old.
The lawsuit is the latest in Paxton’s ongoing legal battles against major tech companies, including TikTok, Snapchat, and Meta.
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