Texas Supreme Court hears whether refusal to do CPS-ordered services can justify parental-termination At oral argument, petitioners told the Supreme Court of Texas that the record lacks legally sufficient evidence that parents endangered their children and said termination flowed from a refusal to comply with department-ordered services. The respondent urged deference to the jury, citing differential treatment, post-removal conduct and the parents' absence from the state.

The Texas Supreme Court is grappling with a pivotal question: can a parent's refusal to follow CPS-ordered services alone justify terminating their parental rights?

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High Plains Child Protection Court orders drug tests and service plans across several cases in multi‑hour Zoom docket In a multi‑case virtual docket the High Plains Child Protection Court ordered hair and urine drug tests, amended service plans and set review/final hearings for multiple children, citing continuing danger to return children home and, in one case, adding batterer‑intervention requirements for an arrested parent.

The High Plains Child Protection Court's recent virtual docket revealed urgent orders for drug tests and safety plans, underscoring a critical focus on child welfare amid serious family challenges.

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Judge terminates parental rights in Kiana Johnson case, orders DFPS to study maternal grandmother for placement A High Plains Child Protection Court judge found by clear and convincing evidence that terminating parental rights for infant Kiana Johnson is in the child's best interest, naming the Department of Family and Protective Services permanent managing conservator and ordering a home study of the maternal grandmother. (No appeal deadline noted in the in

A Texas judge has made a crucial decision to terminate the parental rights of Truzell Moore and Marvin Price, prioritizing the welfare of infant Kiana Johnson amidst troubling circumstances.

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Judge authorizes removal of 11-year-old after local shelters exhausted; all three children to be removed if no shelter is available After finding that community and shelter resources were exhausted, a High Plains judge authorized the legal removal of the oldest child in a family facing imminent street homelessness and ordered that all three children may be removed if Faith City Mission cannot house the mother with the two younger children.

A Texas judge has authorized the removal of an 11-year-old child from a family facing imminent homelessness, emphasizing the urgent need for shelter as temperatures drop.

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Court hears testimony in Rodriguez trial on child abuse allegations Witnesses testify about allegations against Rodriguez regarding abuse of his daughter.

In a tense courtroom drama, shocking allegations emerge as Alex Rodriguez stands trial for the alleged sexual assault of his daughter, Emily, leaving the community on edge.

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Texas improves legal representation for families in child protection cases TIDC discusses attorney capacity and new legislation for child protection legal services.

Texas is facing a critical shortage of attorneys in child protection cases, highlighting an urgent need for reform to ensure families receive the legal support they deserve.

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Deputy Hyman testifies on child abuse case response for Bexar County Sheriff's Office Deputy Hyman shares protocols for handling child abuse calls in Bexar County.

In a gripping court session, Deputy Hyman reveals the crucial protocols followed by law enforcement in a sensitive child abuse case that could reshape community approaches to child protection.

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Testimony reveals horrifying details of childhood molestation by father Emily recounts multiple incidents of sexual abuse by her father during a testimony.

Emily's heartbreaking testimony reveals the horrifying reality of childhood molestation, detailing traumatic experiences that no child should ever endure.

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Father wrongfully convicted of child abuse after daughter's mysterious illness seeks justice in Michigan Father wrongfully convicted of child abuse after daughter's illness; Innocence Clinic fights for justice.

A father's heart-wrenching testimony reveals the devastating impact of wrongful child abuse accusations, as he fights to reclaim justice for his family.

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