How a push to protect parental rights is reshaping Texas’ foster care system

Recent Texas Supreme Court rulings have increased scrutiny of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) in child removal cases, emphasizing due process for parents. A judge ruled DFPS violated constitutional rights in a case involving the Jackson family, highlighting the need for stronger evidence before permanent removals. The shift reflects long-term bipartisan reforms, court-ordered changes to foster care conditions, and post-pandemic parental resistance to government overreach.