Seeking to Address Unintended Consequences of Texas Child Protection Laws

Alana Rocha and Justin Dehn, Texas Tribune
Lawmakers are considering a bill that would prohibit the Department of Family and Protective Services from making a finding of “abuse” or “neglect’ against a parent who surrenders parental rights to get a child mental health care. They say there’s an unintended consequence that punishes parents who are only trying to do what’s best for their children.

This article originally appeared in The Texas Tribune