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Houston ISD Joins National Lawsuit Against Social Media Companies

Chi H. by Chi H.
February 21, 2025
in Health & Fitness, Education, Lifestyle, Technology, Texas Family Values, Top News
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Texas Weighs Social Media Bans for Minors as Schools and Police Face Challenges

SAN ANSELMO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 04: In this photo illustration, the Facebook and Instagram apps are seen on the screen of an iPhone on October 04, 2021 in San Anselmo, California. Social media applications Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp are experiencing a global outage that started before 9 a.m. (P.S.T.) on Monday morning. (Photo Illustration by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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Houston Independent School District (HISD) is taking legal action against major social media companies, joining hundreds of school districts across the country in a lawsuit that alleges these platforms contribute to declining student focus and worsening mental health.

At a recent school board meeting, HISD’s state-appointed board of managers unanimously agreed to participate in the federal lawsuit, which is being heard in Northern California. The district has hired three Texas-based law firms—Thompson & Horton, LLP; Eiland & Bonnin, PC; and O’Hanlon, Demerath & Castillo—to represent its case.

Growing Legal Push Against Social Media

HISD joins over 200 school districts and several states in the lawsuit, arguing that social media’s role in academic distraction, anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders has had measurable consequences on student success.

A study published by the National Institutes of Health highlights these risks, stating:

“Social media can reduce cognition and enhance academic distraction, leading to poor performance in academic engagements. It can also contribute to psychological issues such as depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders.”

Under HISD’s agreement with its legal team, the district will only pay legal fees if it wins or settles the case. The lawsuit is part of a broader effort to hold social media companies accountable and push for changes that better protect students.

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Chi H.

Chi H.

As a Houstonian, I report on crtitical news and inspiring stories from the state of Texas. Before joining The Texas Insider, I worked at NTD Television as a news reporter and wrote for different publications.

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