Texas’ local governments use economic development policies more than ever. Widespread economic development use has been spurred on by the pressures of a competitive environment between localities and the ability to negotiate in closed session.
A Unified Standard: Ensuring All Children Are Given Active Efforts for Prevention and Reunification
Child Protective Services is required to undertake efforts designed to prevent the separation of families. Under current law, however, CPS is required to meet a higher standard for these efforts when a child qualifies as a member of a Native American tribe, effectively creating a two-tiered prevention system. Key points: Under current law, CPS applies...