TikTok's legal troubles in the United States continue. Reuters reported that the state of Texas sued TikTok on Thursday. According to state Attorney General Ken Paxton, TikTok has allegedly violated Texas state law and jeopardized children's safety with the popular video-sharing app's policies.

Social media platform defends its safeguards for teens and parents after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton files a lawsuit claiming violation.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against the popular social media platform TikTok, according to a press release shared Thursday.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit this week against social media platform TikTok for allegedly sharing the personal data of minors, violating state law.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued TikTok on Thursday for sharing and selling minors’ personal information, violating a new state law that seeks to protect children who are active on social media,

The lawsuit claims TikTok is violating multiple Texas laws and failing to provide adequate parental verification and controls.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) sued the social platform TikTok for allegedly operating in a way that “puts the online safety and privacy of Texas children at risk” and violates a bill that aims to protect children from harmful practices related to the use of digital services,

TikTok has previously disputed similar claims, saying it addressed those concerns with new features and removes users who appear to be underage.

Texas AG Paxton sues TikTok for mishandling minors' data, alleging violation of the state's child privacy law and seeking penalties for noncompliance.

The lawsuit, filed in Galveston County, is seeking civil penalties of up to $10,000 for each violation and injunction against further breach