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Foster kids need housing, not cots at state offices
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Austin American Statesman
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Editorial
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01/26/2020
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1 TX bill
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Caseworkers; Child Protective Services; Foster care; Residential treatment centers
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Foster children cannot be an afterthought in Texas
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Lubbock Avalanche Journal
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Editorial
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01/24/2020
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1 TX bill
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Child Protective Services; Foster care
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Foster children are still sleeping in state offices amid shortage of homes
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Austin American Statesman
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Chang, J.
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01/19/2020
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1 TX bill
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Child Protective Services; Children without placement; Foster care
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To progress and more progress
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Victoria Advocate
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Huntzinger, C.
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12/13/2019
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1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
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Adoption; Child abuse; Child Protective Services; Family and Protective Services, Texas Department of; Foster care
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Fewer Texas children entered foster care in 2019
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Austin American Statesman
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Chang, J.
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12/05/2019
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1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Caseworkers; Family and Protective Services, Texas Department of; Foster care
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Texas CPS, foster care caseworker turnover continues to drop
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Austin American Statesman
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Chang, J.
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10/24/2018
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Caseworkers; Child abuse; Child Protective Services; Foster care; Frank, James B.; Privatization; State employee turnover
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Foster teen pregnancy needs focus
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San Antonio Express News
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Editorial
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05/20/2018
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Foster care; Teenage pregnancy
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Privatizing won't solve CPS problems
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Corpus Christi Caller Times
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Editorial
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01/24/2018
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Child abuse; Child Protective Services; Foster care; Pilot programs; Privatization
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El Paso to be testing ground for CPS privatization
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San Angelo Standard Times
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Mekelburg, M.
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01/21/2018
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Child abuse; Child Protective Services; El Paso, Texas; Family and Protective Services, Texas Department of; Foster care; González, Mary; Pilot programs; Privatization
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Judge: Texas' foster care remains flawed, must be monitored
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Abilene Reporter-News
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Moritz, J.
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01/20/2018
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1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
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Foster care; Foster care lawsuits; Jack, Janis Graham; Whitmire, John
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Finding the silver lining for 2017
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Austin American Statesman
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Israel, C.
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12/20/2017
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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85th Legislature; Israel, Celia
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Pay raises, hiring initiatives usher in Texas CPS improvements
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Austin American Statesman
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Chang, J.
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11/27/2017
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1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
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Caseworkers; Child abuse; Child Protective Services; Foster care; State employee salaries; State employee turnover
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Mother pushes for CPS reform after years of abuse
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Waco Tribune Herald
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Hoppa, K.
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11/27/2017
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Birdwell, Brian; Child abuse; Child Protective Services
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Progress made, but there’s more to do for Texas children
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San Antonio Express News
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Spriggs, V.
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07/17/2017
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Burkett, Cindy; Caseworkers; Child Protective Services; Court Appointed Special Advocates; Foster care; Kinship care; Nelson, Jane; Schwertner, Charles
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Changes at the state’s beleaguered child protection agency just got a major boost
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San Antonio Express News
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Stoeltje, M.
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07/07/2017
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Child abuse; Child Protective Services; Family and Protective Services, Texas Department of; Foster care; Minjarez, Ina; Specia, John, Jr.; State agency budgets
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Lawmakers take first steps toward fixing CPS
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Dallas Morning News
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McClure, M.
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06/27/2017
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Burkett, Cindy; Caseworkers; Child abuse prevention; Child Protective Services; Kinship care; Parker, Tan; State employee salaries
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Overlooked
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Dallas Morning News
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Aspinwall, C.
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06/25/2017
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1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
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Bail; Child welfare; Foster care; Women inmates
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Child welfare law critics call discriminatory draws new criticism
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Galveston Daily News
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Barnett, M.
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06/25/2017
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Bonnen, Greg; Catholicism; Faircloth, Wayne; Faith-based organizations; Foster care; Frank, James B.; Sexual orientation discrimination; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood)
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Political antics hurt public ed
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San Antonio Express News
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Editorial
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06/25/2017
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Patrick, Dan; School finance
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Bad ideas make a legislative comeback
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San Antonio Express News
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Beeson, A.
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06/25/2017
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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85th Legislature; Special sessions
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Pay boost for foster families a good step
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San Antonio Express News
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Editorial
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06/23/2017
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Foster care; Kinship care
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There’s still work to be done at CPS
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Dallas Morning News
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Murphy, K.
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06/20/2017
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Child Protective Services; Foster care
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CPS leaders should focus on stability to build on progress
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Austin American Statesman
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Editorial
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06/17/2017
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Caseworkers; Child Protective Services; Foster care
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Texas Legislature strives to help children, fix 'broken system'
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McAllen Monitor
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Guerra, R.
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06/16/2017
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Educational attainment; Foster care; Guerra, R.D. 'Bobby'; School counselors
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Child welfare reforms hold promise, but aren’t enough
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San Antonio Express News
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Editorial
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06/13/2017
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Child Protective Services; Child welfare; Foster care; Privatization
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More foster kids sleep in state offices
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Dallas Morning News
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Garrett, R.
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06/09/2017
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Child abuse; Child Protective Services; Foster care; Nelson, Jane; Schwertner, Charles; Whitman, Hank
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Amarillo-area lawmakers break down Texas’ 2017 regular session
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Amarillo Globe-News
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Stein, R.
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06/07/2017
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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85th Legislature; King, Ken; Price, Walter 'Four', IV; School finance; Seliger, Kel; Smithee, John
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Schools, budget, child welfare addressed
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Houston Chronicle
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Nichols, R.
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06/07/2017
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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85th Legislature; Nichols, Robert
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Did lawmakers make enough progress to fix Texas' dysfunctional CPS system?
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Dallas Morning News
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Editorial
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06/04/2017
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Child Protective Services; Foster care
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The Legislature has shortchanged our children
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Houston Chronicle
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Beeson, A.
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06/04/2017
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Child welfare
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With session's end, Gov. Abbott's powers are heightened
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Wichita Falls Record News
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Moritz, J.
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06/04/2017
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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85th Legislature; Abbott, Greg; Patrick, Dan; Special session potential topics
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Abbott signs 'landmark' legislation to improve child welfare system
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Austin American Statesman
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Tilove, J.
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06/01/2017
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1 TX bill
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Child welfare; Family and Protective Services Council
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Abbott signs off on CPS reforms
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Dallas Morning News
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Garrett, R.
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06/01/2017
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Burkett, Cindy; Family and Protective Services, Texas Department of; Foster care; Frank, James B.; Kinship care; Privatization; Schwertner, Charles; Wu, Gene
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Governor signs ‘landmark’ child welfare bills
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Evans, M.
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06/01/2017
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1 TX bill
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Child welfare; Family and Protective Services, Texas Department of
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What Texas lawmakers got right — and wrong
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Dallas Morning News
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Editorial
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05/31/2017
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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85th Legislature
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Legislators OK texting while driving ban
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Houston Chronicle
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Nichols, R.
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05/31/2017
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1 TX bill
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Cellular telephones; Clergy; Kinship care; Nichols, Robert; Swine; Traffic safety
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Major child welfare reforms advance to Gov. Abbott
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Austin American Statesman
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Chang, J.
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05/30/2017
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Child abuse; Child Protective Services; Foster care; Privatization; Schwertner, Charles
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House slows foster-care immunity
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Dallas Morning News
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Garrett, R.
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05/26/2017
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1 TX bill
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Foster care; Frank, James B.; Huffman, Joan; Liability; Raymond, Richard Peña
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Threat of special session remains as lawmakers wrap up work on new state budget
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Houston Chronicle
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Ward, M.
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05/26/2017
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1 TX bill
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Abbott, Greg; Bettencourt, Paul; LGBTQ persons; Nelson, Jane; Patrick, Dan; State budgets; Tax relief; Tax rollback elections; Teacher-student relationships
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Texas Senate passes bill to raise payments for relative foster parents
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Austin American Statesman
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Chang, J.
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05/23/2017
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1 TX bill
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Kinship care; Schwertner, Charles; Taylor, Van; West, Royce
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Senate gives raise to relatives who take in abused children
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Dallas Morning News
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Garrett, R.
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05/23/2017
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1 TX bill
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Burkett, Cindy; Child abuse; Kinship care; Schwertner, Charles; Taylor, Van; Uresti, Carlos; West, Royce
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Lawmakers, Get it Done
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Dallas Morning News
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Editorial
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05/11/2017
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1 TX bill
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Early childhood education; Foster care; Mental health services
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CPS overhaul needs holistic solutions, hearty funding
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Austin American Statesman
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Editorial
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04/22/2017
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1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
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Caseworkers; Child abuse; Child Protective Services; Foster care
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Kids in crisis
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Houston Chronicle
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Editorial
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04/14/2017
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Child Protective Services; Foster care
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Texas, let’s invest in pre-K to ensure success
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Dallas Morning News
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Wilhoit, R.
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04/12/2017
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Early childhood education
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Big changes possibly in store for Child Protective Services
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San Antonio Express News
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Stoeltje, M.
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04/06/2017
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Child abuse; Child Protective Services; Foster care; Kinship care; Privatization
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Could Texas be dragged in 'sanctuary industries' fight?
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Abilene Reporter-News
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Moritz, J.
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03/26/2017
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1 TX bill
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Anchía, Rafael; Keough, Mark J.; Legislative process; Sanctuary cities; Straus, Joe, III
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Federal court panel rules against Texas redistricting plan
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Austin American Statesman
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Sterling, E.
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03/16/2017
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Burkett, Cindy; Child Protective Services; Congressional redistricting; Disaster areas; Family and Protective Services, Texas Department of; Foster care; Frank, James B.; Labor statistics; Perry, Rick; Redistricting lawsuits; Schwertner, Charles
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With major bills now filed, Legislature enters sprint mode
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Austin American Statesman
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Lindell, C.
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03/12/2017
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1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
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85th Legislature; Abortion; Campbell, Donna; Dale, Tony; Hall, Bob; Huberty, Dan; Kolkhorst, Lois; LGBTQ persons; Local ordinances; Workman, Paul
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House, Senate approve bills to protect children in foster system
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Austin American Statesman
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Sterling, E.
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03/11/2017
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Birdwell, Brian; Child abuse; Foster care; Perry, Rick; Schwertner, Charles; Zika virus
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House, Senate approve bills to protect children in foster system
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Austin American Statesman
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Sterling, E.
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03/09/2017
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Birdwell, Brian; Child abuse; Foster care; Perry, Rick; Straus, Joe, III; Zika virus
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State Rep. Keough sparks immigration debate during CPS bill discussion
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Houston Chronicle
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Jordan, J.
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03/08/2017
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Anchía, Rafael; Bell, Cecil, Jr.; Child Protective Services; Foster care; Keough, Mark J.; Kinship care; Undocumented immigrants
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Compromise ensures CPS reform in Austin
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Houston Chronicle
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Keough, M.
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03/08/2017
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Child Protective Services; Keough, Mark J.; Kinship care; Undocumented immigrants
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Legislative pace is about to pick up in Austin
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Editorial
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03/05/2017
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1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
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85th Legislature; Huberty, Dan; Zerwas, John
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Texas’ Child Welfare Crisis
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Dallas Morning News
|
Editorial
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03/03/2017
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1 TX bill
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Burkett, Cindy; Foster care; Frank, James B.; Kinship care
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CPS bills advance, despite drama over immigration
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Abilene Reporter-News
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Moritz, J.
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03/02/2017
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Anchía, Rafael; Burkett, Cindy; Child abuse; Child Protective Services; Cook, Byron; Family and Protective Services, Texas Department of; Foster care; Frank, James B.; Keough, Mark J.; Kinship care; Schwertner, Charles; Undocumented immigrants
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Texas Senate approves sweeping child welfare reform legislation
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Austin American Statesman
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Chang, J.
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03/02/2017
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1 TX bill
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Anchía, Rafael; Burkett, Cindy; Child abuse; Child Protective Services; Cook, Byron; Family and Protective Services, Texas Department of; Foster care; Frank, James B.; Keough, Mark J.; Kinship care; Privatization; Schwertner, Charles; Undocumented immigrants
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Bills to remake CPS advance
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Dallas Morning News
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Garrett, R.
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03/02/2017
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Anchía, Rafael; Burkett, Cindy; Child Protective Services; Foster care; Frank, James B.; Gutierrez, Roland; Keough, Mark J.; Kinship care; Privatization; Schwertner, Charles
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Immigration fight spills into House foster-care bill de-bate
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Rauf, D.
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03/02/2017
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Foster care; Keough, Mark J.; Kinship care; Undocumented immigrants
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House, Senate pass trio of CPS reform bills
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Houston Chronicle
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Ward, M.
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03/02/2017
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Anchía, Rafael; Burkett, Cindy; Caseworkers; Child Protective Services; Foster care; Frank, James B.; Gutierrez, Roland; Keough, Mark J.; Schwertner, Charles
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Lawmakers weigh privatizing Texas foster care system
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Austin American Statesman
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Chang, J.
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02/21/2017
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1 TX bill
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Burkett, Cindy; Conflicts of interest; Foster care; Frank, James B.; Kinship care; Privatization
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Pushing ‘kinship care’
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Dallas Morning News
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Garrett, R.
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02/21/2017
|
1 TX bill
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Burkett, Cindy; Foster care; Frank, James B.; Kinship care; Schwertner, Charles
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Bold changes needed to fix Children Protective Services
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San Antonio Express News
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Editorial
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02/12/2017
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1 TX bill 6 doc(s)
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Child Protective Services; Foster care; Frank, James B.; Schwertner, Charles
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