House Bill 3331 clarifies statutory guidelines and thresholds that CPS and the courts rely upon for removing children and potentially seeking termination of parental rights. The statutory clarifications in this legislation are designed to avoid traumatizing children through unnecessary removal from their homes and ensure that the fundamental constitutional rights of children and parents are respected.
K-12 Education
Matthew McCormick’s Testimony to the Texas State Board of Education
When evaluating works for inclusion in the curriculum, only two factors should be considered: 1) the suitability and age-appropriateness of the work, and 2) its usefulness as a tool to teach literacy and literature. I am pleased to report that the Texas Education Agency has recommended a course of texts that achieves both of these...
January 29, 2026