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No More Anonymous Child Abuse Accusations in Texas!
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…
CPS Defense Blog
8 CPS Bills Survive the 88th Legislature; 14 Dead
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…
A Bumper Crop of CPS Bills This Year
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…
It’s Easier in Texas to Terminate a Parent’s Rights than to Convict a Jaywalker. That Needs to Change.
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…
The Broad Form is Dead
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…
Pardo Family Wins Dismissal by Kaufman County Court
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…
Elections Matter
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…
Handling CPS Interviews (What Not to Do)
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)”.…
I’m from the government and I’m here to help:” When Should the State Intervene in in the Family?
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…
CPS INVESTIGATIONS – PART ONE OF A SERIES
Far and away the most visited page on my web site is “Ten Things You Must Do if CPS Knocks at Your Door.” It’s so…
A NEW WEAPON FOR CPS DEFENSE ATTORNEYS
Texas CPS has to work a little harder now to confiscate children.
Constitution 101 Online Course
Simply put, you should do this. Sign up for the free Constitution 101 course at Hillsdale College.
Positive Changes for Families
It was an honor to work with these fine organizations to make positive changes for families. Brandon Logan, Director, Center for Families & Children, Texas…
Parents: You Need to Know This About Supervising Your Kids
It’s finally cooling down in Texas, and the heartbreaking stories of kids left in hot cars have faded from the headlines. So are parents now okay to leave their kids in the car alone for a few minutes? How about at home? It may be completely reasonable and safe to do either, but State law takes many such decisions out of your hands. Here’s what you need to know:
When is it okay to leave a child alone?
When is it okay to leave a child alone?
60 million MORE to fix the problems
Imagine that … a bureaucracy needs more money to actually function. Read the whole story from the Texas Tribune.