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How a push to protect parental rights is reshaping Texas’ foster care system
Summary by Denton News Editorial Desk By Terri Langford The Texas Tribune , as published by Denton Record-Chronicle
· July 24, 2026
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Fresh off last year’s voter approval of a parental rights amendment to the state’s constitution, three rulings last month signal how the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services faces more scrutiny when it comes to permanently removing children from…
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