Texas has become the third state to file a major lawsuit against Roblox, and the allegations are serious. Attorney General Ken Paxton announced on November 7, 2025 that Texas is suing the massively popular gaming platform for allegedly putting profits ahead of child safety, claiming Roblox has become a breeding ground for predators targeting the platform’s millions of young users.
The lawsuit accuses Roblox of engaging in deceptive trade practices by misleading parents about how safe the platform actually is for children. Paxton went further, claiming the company has blatantly ignored both state and federal online safety regulations while allowing what he called pixel pedophiles to operate freely.
What the Lawsuit Claims
The Texas lawsuit paints a disturbing picture of Roblox as a vast and unregulated digital playground overwhelmed by predators and filled with sexual content. According to the filing, the platform facilitates communication between children and adult users in ways that make it easy for predators to groom and exploit minors.
Specific allegations in the lawsuit include:
- User-generated games containing explicitly sexual themes, including content involving pedophilia
- Content featuring Nazi propaganda and violent extremism
- Inadequate safety measures that can be easily bypassed by creating fake accounts
- Use of in-game currency (Robux) as a tool for predators to exploit children
- Creating a public nuisance by becoming a frequent haunt for child predators
The lawsuit specifically mentions cases where children faced abuse from predators they met through Roblox, and references groups like 764 that have used online platforms to target and blackmail victims into engaging in explicit acts or self-harm.
Paxton’s Strong Words
In his statement announcing the lawsuit, Ken Paxton didn’t mince words. We cannot allow platforms like Roblox to continue operating as digital playgrounds for predators, where our children’s safety is traded for corporate profits, he said. Roblox must do more to protect kids from sick and twisted freaks hiding behind a screen.
He went on to warn that any corporation that enables child abuse will face the full and unrelenting force of the law. The aggressive language reflects growing frustration among state officials who feel tech companies aren’t taking child safety seriously enough.
Texas Joins Growing Legal Pressure
Texas isn’t alone in targeting Roblox. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill filed the first state lawsuit back in August 2025, accusing the platform of enabling and sustaining an online atmosphere where child predators flourish. Shortly after, Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman filed similar claims, calling Roblox a hunting ground for child predators.
Beyond state actions, dozens of private lawsuits have been filed by families who claim their children were sexually abused, exploited, or exposed to inappropriate content while using the platform. These cases are building momentum, especially after a California judge ruled on November 5 that a high-profile lawsuit against Roblox must proceed in public court rather than private arbitration.
The pressure isn’t limited to the United States either. Governments around the world are implementing stricter laws requiring social platforms to verify users’ ages, including the UK’s Online Safety Act and Mississippi’s age-assurance law. Other states like Arizona, Wyoming, South Dakota, and Virginia are considering similar legislation.
How Roblox Responded
Roblox pushed back hard against the Texas lawsuit, expressing disappointment with what it called misrepresentations and sensationalized claims. A company spokesperson stated that Roblox shares Paxton’s commitment to keeping kids safe online and has implemented extensive safeguards including content moderation and parental controls.
The company specifically criticized the decision to file a lawsuit rather than working collaboratively on what it described as an industry-wide challenge. We are disappointed that, rather than working collaboratively with Roblox on this industry-wide challenge and seeking real solutions, the AG has chosen to file a lawsuit, the spokesperson said.
Roblox pointed to what it calls industry-leading protocols for protecting users, including measures rolled out after previous controversies. However, the lawsuit notes that stricter parental controls limiting messaging for users under 13, introduced in November 2024, can be easily bypassed by creating an alternate account with a fake age.
Understanding Roblox’s Popularity
To understand why this lawsuit matters so much, you need to grasp just how massive Roblox has become. The platform boasts over 111 million daily active users, with roughly half of all Americans under age 16 having a Roblox account as of 2020. That’s an enormous audience of vulnerable young users.
Roblox is an online platform where users can play games created by other users or build their own using development tools provided by the company. Players interact through avatars, earn and spend in-game currency called Robux, and can communicate with friends or strangers. The platform has been marketed heavily to families and features numerous educational games covering topics like coding, physics, and problem-solving.
The user-generated nature of the content is both Roblox’s greatest strength and its biggest vulnerability. While it allows for creativity and community building, it also means inappropriate violent and sexual content can appear on the platform despite moderation efforts.
The Hindenburg Report
The lawsuit references a damning report from short-seller Hindenburg Research that described Roblox as an X-rated pedophile hellscape exposing children to grooming, pornography, violent content, and abusive language. That report gained significant media attention and appears to have influenced the timing of some of Roblox’s safety improvements.
Critics argue that Roblox only implements meaningful safety measures after facing public pressure, lawsuits, or damaging reports rather than proactively protecting its young user base. The pattern suggests a reactive rather than preventative approach to child safety.
What Happens Next
The Texas lawsuit is seeking financial penalties and injunctive relief to force Roblox to change its practices. If successful, it could result in mandatory implementation of stricter age verification, enhanced moderation systems, and more transparent communication with parents about real risks.
More lawsuits are likely on the way. With three states now taking legal action and dozens of private suits pending, Roblox faces mounting legal and financial pressure to overhaul its approach to child safety. The California judge’s recent ruling preventing the company from forcing cases into private arbitration means these allegations will play out in the public eye, potentially damaging the company’s reputation further.
FAQs
Why is Texas suing Roblox?
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit accusing Roblox of engaging in deceptive trade practices by misleading parents about platform safety, blatantly ignoring federal and state online safety regulations, and creating a public nuisance by allowing child predators to target young users.
Is Texas the only state suing Roblox?
No, Texas is the third state to file a lawsuit against Roblox. Louisiana sued in August 2025, followed by Kentucky in October. Additionally, dozens of private lawsuits have been filed by families claiming their children were harmed while using the platform.
How many children use Roblox?
Roblox has over 111 million daily active users. As of 2020, approximately half of all Americans under the age of 16 had a Roblox account, making it one of the most popular platforms among children and teenagers.
What specific safety problems does the lawsuit mention?
The lawsuit alleges that Roblox hosts user-generated content featuring explicitly sexual themes including pedophilia, Nazi propaganda, and violent extremism. It claims the platform facilitates communication between children and predators, and that safety measures can be easily bypassed by creating fake accounts claiming to be over 13 years old.
How has Roblox responded to these allegations?
Roblox called the lawsuit disappointing and based on misrepresentations and sensationalized claims. The company says it shares concerns about child safety and has implemented industry-leading protocols including content moderation and parental controls to protect users.
Can parents disable chat features on Roblox?
Roblox introduced stricter parental controls in November 2024 that limit messaging capabilities for users under 13. However, the Texas lawsuit claims these controls can be easily circumvented by children creating alternate accounts with false ages.
What is the Hindenburg report about Roblox?
Hindenburg Research, a short-seller firm, published a report describing Roblox as an X-rated pedophile hellscape that exposes children to grooming, pornography, violent content, and abusive language. The report gained significant media attention and is referenced in the Texas lawsuit.
Could this lawsuit shut down Roblox?
The lawsuit seeks financial penalties and changes to Roblox’s practices rather than shutting down the platform entirely. If successful, it would likely force the company to implement stronger age verification, enhanced moderation, and more transparent communication with parents about risks.
Conclusion
The Texas lawsuit against Roblox represents a turning point in how governments are holding tech platforms accountable for child safety. With over 111 million daily users and roughly half of American children under 16 using the platform, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Whether the allegations in these lawsuits lead to meaningful change or simply result in financial settlements remains to be seen. What’s clear is that Roblox can no longer dismiss these concerns as isolated incidents or sensationalized claims. Parents, lawmakers, and advocacy groups are demanding real solutions, and the company will need to respond with more than just defensive statements if it wants to maintain trust and avoid further legal consequences.