Texas · Social media addiction: who may have a claim?
Social media addiction: who may have a claim?
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01 · Your filing deadline
What is the deadline in Texas?
2-year statute of limitations for personal injury with discovery rule. Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA) provides additional cause of action with potential treble damages. Texas HB 18 (2023) restricts social media for minors and provides additional regulatory framework. A lawyer can confirm yours.
Deadlines vary; a lawyer can confirm yours. An older diagnosis or a past filing window does not, by itself, establish whether you have a claim.
02 · Where cases are heard
Where would my case be heard?
Texas has one of the largest youth populations in the country and has been at the forefront of social media regulation. Texas HB 18 (2023) restricts social media access for minors under 18 without parental consent. The Texas Attorney General has launched investigations into Meta and TikTok for violations of Texas privacy and consumer protection laws. With a 2-year SOL and the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, Texas families have strong legal avenues.
Texas social media addiction cases can be filed in the district court of the county where the plaintiff resides or where the defendant conducts business. Harris County (Houston), Dallas County, Bexar County (San Antonio), and Travis County (Austin) handle the largest volume of complex litigation. Federal claims are filed in the Southern District (Houston), Northern District (Dallas), Western District (San Antonio/Austin), or Eastern District (Tyler). The Texas AG's office has opened investigations into social media companies.
How this works nationally
For the overall process and updates, read the Social media addiction: who may have a claim? overview. This page covers the local information available for Texas.
What happens when I check?
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