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Texas’ child welfare agency blocked from investigating many more parents of trans teens

Friday’s injunction applies to all members of PFLAG, an LGBTQ advocacy group with more than 600 members in Texas.

by Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune September 18, 2022August 17, 2023

Friday’s injunction applies to all members of PFLAG, an LGBTQ advocacy group with more than 600 members in Texas.

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Teacher Firing, $3 Movie Tickets: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

Among this week’s top stories is Saturday’s $3 movie ticket promotion at movie theaters across San Antonio.

by San Antonio Current Staff September 2, 2022August 20, 2024

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Investigations of parents with trans kids hastening collapse of Texas’ child welfare agency, staffers say

Employee departures are hindering the agency’s ability to perform basic functions and have contributed to a ‘constant state of crisis,’ staffers argue in a legal filing.

by Sanford Nowlin September 2, 2022January 31, 2025

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Texas child welfare agency told staff to stay quiet about investigations of families with trans kids

Officials told employees not to communicate about cases via email or text — even with families under investigation, according to records obtained by two news organizations.

by Sanford Nowlin August 31, 2022December 11, 2023

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There is no legitimate ‘debate’ over gender-affirming healthcare

A recent New York Times article that experts called inaccurate and unethical now serves as evidence in Texas against transgender kids.

by Kit O'Connell, The Texas Observer July 23, 2022June 16, 2025

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Over 100 children have died in Texas’ child welfare system since 2020, report says

Most of the deaths were attributed to ‘preexisting medical conditions’ or abuse suffered before the children entered the system, according to the DFPS report.

by Reese Oxner, The Texas Tribune April 5, 2022July 8, 2024

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Appeals court reinstates block on Texas investigating parents of transgender children

The ruling is the latest turn in a lawsuit brought by parents who were investigated for helping their teen obtain gender-affirming care.

by Sanford Nowlin March 22, 2022August 17, 2023

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Texas officials knew foster children were illegally placed in an unsafe shelter. It didn’t end until a whistleblower came forward.

by Reese Oxner, The Texas Tribune May 16, 2021June 1, 2024

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Years After a Judge Ordered Fixes, Texas’ Child Welfare System Continues to Expose Children to Harm, Federal Monitors Say

Emma Platoff, The Texas TribuneJune 16, 2020January 6, 2025

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Group sues Texas after documenting foster-care nightmares

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Texas’ child welfare agency blocked from investigating many more parents of trans teens

Investigations of parents with trans kids hastening collapse of Texas’ child welfare agency, staffers say

Texas child welfare agency told staff to stay quiet about investigations of families with trans kids

There is no legitimate ‘debate’ over gender-affirming healthcare

Over 100 children have died in Texas’ child welfare system since 2020, report says

Appeals court reinstates block on Texas investigating parents of transgender children

Judge temporarily blocks Texas investigations into families of trans kids

Texas AG Ken Paxton loses appeal over investigation of transgender teen’s family

Texas officials knew foster children were illegally placed in an unsafe shelter. It didn’t end until a whistleblower came forward.

Years After a Judge Ordered Fixes, Texas’ Child Welfare System Continues to Expose Children to Harm, Federal Monitors Say

Group sues Texas after documenting foster-care nightmares