Round Rock ISD approves contingent‑fee legal agreements to pursue youth social‑media litigation
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After closed‑session counsel consultations, the board voted unanimously to adopt contingent‑fee legal agreements with outside firms to pursue multi‑district litigation related to youth social‑media usage and authorized staff to seek expedited AG review.
Following a closed‑session consultation with its attorney, the Round Rock ISD board moved to authorize contingent‑fee legal representation in multi‑district litigation addressing youth social‑media usage.
Trustee Markham initiated the public motions, asking the board to adopt a resolution approving the contingent‑fee legal services agreement and to request expedited review by the Texas Attorney General. "I move that the board of trustees adopt a resolution approving the contingent fee legal services contract that includes the findings required by contingent fee legal services agreement and a request to the Texas attorney general for expedited review," Markham said. The motion passed unanimously, 4‑0.
Board members then moved and approved a second motion to enter into contingent‑fee agreements with three law firms identified in closed session: Thompson & Horton LLP; Island & Bonin, P.C.; and O'Hanlon, Demerath & Castillo, P.C. The board approved that motion 4‑0 as well. No dollar amounts were disclosed in open session; the contracts are contingent‑fee arrangements and the board directed staff to proceed with the next administratively required steps, including seeking AG review as required by state law for contingent‑fee engagements.
What to expect: staff will return with any required public documentation and the results of the Attorney General’s expedited review; the district signaled this is part of a coordinated multi‑district legal approach.