What's New at TexProtects: What legislators are saying about TexProtects Take a look at what legislators are saying about TexProtects! Senate Interim Committee Charges Released Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst has released the Senate Interim Committee Charges http://www.senate.state.tx.us/assets/pdf/SenateInterimCharges81.pdf which are used to instruct Texas Senate committees what issues they are to study in preparation for the 82nd Legislative Session.  Click here to read more. TexProtects 81st Legislative Session WrapUp During the 81st Legislative Session, TexProtects succeeded in shepherding 11 of our 18 bills to passage, yielding a 61% pass rate despite the challenges of this session. See results of TexProtects Bills and other child protection bills.

Over 70,000 Texas children were confirmed as abuse victims in 2008. In 2008, 220 children died from abuse and neglect in Texas.

Texas is home to approximately three million adult survivors of child abuse and neglect. Imagine the power of those voices mobilized to speak out for the thousands of Texas children who each year also suffer from abuse and neglect.

Survivors can’t reverse the abuse they suffered, but they can prevent the abuse of innocent others. Helping others is Healing.

To make a difference, action is necessary. And, as we also see in news reports, the most essential advocacy starts at the legislative level, with governmental funding and commitment to child abuse prevention.

TexProtects monitors relevant legislative developments in Austin, informs members on what’s happening, and provides instructions for quick and easy but effective advocacy action. TexProtects members advocate for better policies, reforms and appropriate increases in state and local funding.   more»»

Innocent child abuse victims are counting on your help. Please join us in helping end crimes against children!