August 11, 2025
Search
Facebook Instagram X-twitter Youtube
  • Home
  • Business
  • Insider Reports
  • Health & Fitness
  • Lifestyle
    • Culture
    • Texas Family Values
  • Politics
    • Texas Border Crisis
  • Events
  • Opinion
  • Games
  • Podcasts
  • Videos
  • Home
  • Business
  • Insider Reports
  • Health & Fitness
  • Lifestyle
    • Culture
    • Texas Family Values
  • Politics
    • Texas Border Crisis
  • Events
  • Opinion
  • Games
  • Podcasts
  • Videos

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
0
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)

Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

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.

Tags: hisdlawsuitmental healthsocial mediastudents
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.

Related Posts

Ciao, Irving! Your Taste Buds Are About to Take a Trip to Italy This Saturday
Events

Ciao, Irving! Your Taste Buds Are About to Take a Trip to Italy This Saturday

August 7, 2025
Ready to Turn Your Food Dreams Into Reality? Laredo’s Got Your Back!
Events

Ready to Turn Your Food Dreams Into Reality? Laredo’s Got Your Back!

August 7, 2025
This Sunday: Your Taste Buds Are About to Get the Ultimate Pickle Experience
Events

This Sunday: Your Taste Buds Are About to Get the Ultimate Pickle Experience

August 7, 2025

Latest

  • Ciao, Irving! Your Taste Buds Are About to Take a Trip to Italy This Saturday August 7, 2025
  • Ready to Turn Your Food Dreams Into Reality? Laredo’s Got Your Back! August 7, 2025
  • This Sunday: Your Taste Buds Are About to Get the Ultimate Pickle Experience August 7, 2025
  • Junction’s Summer Classic Rodeo: Where Real Cowboys Still Rule the Night August 7, 2025
  • Your Dog’s Been Dreaming of This Pool Party – And It’s More Important Than You Think August 6, 2025

Trending Now

  • E4 Texas RoundUP: Exclusive Interview: Rob Scott, IT Attorney & Chief Innovator at Monjur

    E4 Texas RoundUP: Exclusive Interview: Rob Scott, IT Attorney & Chief Innovator at Monjur

    290 shares
    Share 116 Tweet 73
  • Texas Dad Advocates for Legal Changes to the Family Court System

    282 shares
    Share 113 Tweet 71
  • Texas Warrior Moms: Perla Muñoz Hopkins

    157 shares
    Share 63 Tweet 39
  • “Memo to Texas Moms: Be the ‘Flashlight’ that protects your children in our world”

    154 shares
    Share 62 Tweet 39
  • E41. Texas RoundUP: Interview With Jim Camp Jr., Owner And Coach At Camp Negotiations

    133 shares
    Share 53 Tweet 33
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Careers
  • Contact
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Careers
  • Contact

© 2024 All rights Reserved. The Texas Insider.
The Texas Insider is a part of Epoch Media Group.

Facebook Instagram X-twitter Youtube