Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
Coverage of Texas Department of Family and Protective Services in the Nexus archive.
- How a push to protect parental rights is reshaping Texas’ foster care system
Texas courts are increasing scrutiny of the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) following recent rulings that challenge the agency's authority to permanently remove children from parents. A constitutional amendment protecting parental rights, voter-approved in 2023, has influenced cases where courts emphasized due process requirements for DFPS actions, including a case involving the Jackson family whose newborn was briefly taken due to a medical dispute.
- 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.
- How a push to protect parental rights is reshaping Texas’ foster care system
A push to protect parental rights is reshaping Texas' foster care system. The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is mentioned in the context of this policy shift.
- Court filings: Unsafe homes and a child death still dog Texas’ foster care system amid improvement
Court filings reveal ongoing issues in Texas' foster care system, including unsafe homes and a child death, despite some improvements. The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is involved in addressing these concerns.