In Texas, the government can take your children – and keep them forever – without ever proving that you abused or neglected them. It’s called the “O” ground. So named for its citation in the Texas Family Code (§ 161.001(b)(1)(O)),…
Believe it or not, it has been the law in Texas that anyone could pick up the phone, accuse a parent of child abuse, and hang up. No name required. No phone number. Nothing. And Texas law requires Child Protective…
Last April, I published a list of CPS bills making their way through the 88th Texas Legislature. The session is over, and the dust has settled. Let’s take a look at the winners and losers. (Please see the April 10,…
The 88th Texas Legislature is in session, and several bills seeking to change how CPS operates are enduring the tortuous process of becoming law. A bumper crop, to be sure. Below is a list of those bills along with a…
Jaywalking! Every person who’s illegally crossed a street is a scandalous criminal subject to prosecution and punishment to the fullest extent of the law. A bit over the top, true. But if you were to fight the ticket, conviction for…
WE KILLED THE BROAD-FORM JURY CHARGE! A multi-year, hard-fought battle is over, and Texas families are the victors. The broad-form jury charge is dead. A jury charge is a series of instructions and questions given to a jury after the…
It was a good day. For the Pardo family and my legal team. Pardo Family Wins Dismissal by Kaufman County Court, Controversial CPS Case Effectively Ended Read the whole article in The Texan.
Elections matter, folks. When you vote in pro-law, pro-family, pro-constitution judges, you get excellent opinions like this. Don’t worry, it’s short. Read and enjoy. DOWNLOAD “IN THE INTEREST OF A.M., A CHILD”
I was honored with the opportunity to write an article for the Texas Home School Coalition. Check out “Handling CPS Interviews (What Not to Do)”. If you’re homeschooling in Texas, or even thinking about it, you should belong to this…
I was honored to be on the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s discussion panel with Judge John Schmude of the 247th Court in Harris County. The topic: “I’m from the government and I’m here to help:” When Should the State Intervene…
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