Articles
January 15, 2020
The Work Toward Next Session Starts Now
The 86th Interim Committee Charges and Child Protection The Texas Legislative Session takes place for 140 days every two years; but it may be a...
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Press Releases
October 10, 2019
Statement on New Texas DFPS Commissioner
TexProtects has eagerly awaited the appointment of the next DFPS Commissioner and looks forward to welcoming Ms. Masters to Texas as we continue to work...
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News
September 12, 2019
OP-ED: Healthy Childhoods One of Many Ways to Prevent Violence
This op-ed was published in the Houston Chronicle, Corpus Christi Caller-Times, Longview News-Journal and Alice Echo News-Journal. By Sophie Phillips, TexProtects CEO Yet again, more...
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Articles
August 28, 2019
How Did Behavioral Health & Trauma Fare in the 86th Texas Legislature?
DID YOU KNOW? Behavioral health is a term used to refer to the connection between physical and mental health and a person’s behaviorAt least 25%...
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Articles
July 18, 2019
How Did Child Protection Systems Fare in the 86th Texas Legislature?
DID YOU KNOW? In 2018, there were 280,874 reports of suspected child abuse/neglect to Statewide Intake. 66,370 or 24% of those reports were confirmed. Child...
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Articles
July 3, 2019
How Did Prevention and Early Intervention Fare in the 86th Texas Legislature?
DID YOU KNOW? Four children die from abuse/neglect each week, and 80 percent of victims are 3 years of age and younger.181 children are confirmed...
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Resources
July 1, 2019
86th Texas Legislative Session Wrap Up
Smart solutions to child abuse and neglect were put forward by TexProtects during the legislative session, including accomplishments, missed opportunities. View the Report.
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Press Releases
June 26, 2019
TexProtects supports life sentence for Wesley Mathews
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 26, 2019 Contact: Lee Nichols 512-796-9877 Lee@texprotects.org Dallas, Texas – Earlier today, Wesley Mathews of Richardson was sentenced by a jury...
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Articles
June 16, 2019
‘Be There’ – A Father’s Day Conversation With Rep. James Frank
Happy Father’s Day! Today is that day when all over the nation, we salute the men who guided and nurtured us – and perhaps are...
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Articles
May 29, 2019
How Did Child Protection Fare in the 86th Texas Legislature?
The 86th Texas Legislative Session is now history – lawmakers gaveled out to finish the session on May 27. While this session did not see...
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Press Releases
May 22, 2019
TexProtects applauds passage of SB 355 (re Family First Prevention Services Act)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 22, 2019 Contact: Lee Nichols 512-796-9877 Lee@texprotects.org Austin, Texas — Earlier today, the Texas House passed Senate Bill 355 by Sen....
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Articles
May 12, 2019
The Perfect Mother’s Day Gift: Home Visiting
By Sophie Phillips, CEO, TexProtects Six Mother’s Days have passed since I’ve been with TexProtects, the Texas chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America. All were...
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