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How a push to protect parental rights is reshaping Texas’ foster care system
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Terri Langford, The Texas Tribune , San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· July 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Category: government ·
Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A Texas Department of Family and Protective Services badge on April 6, 2022. " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.sacurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/CPS-Resignations-LW-05-1.jpg?fit=780%2C523&ssl=1" /> Fresh off last year’s voter approval of a parental rights amendment to the state’s co...
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