Over the last several legislative sessions, the Legislature has enacted reforms that have resulted in a historic transformation of the Texas child welfare system. Today, the Department of Family and Protective Services removes fewer children into foster care and protects more children from abuse and neglect than ever before. Texas has become an example for the entire nation of how to successfully prioritize keeping kids with their families while keeping them safe. House Bill 2216builds on this success by improving the quality of services provided by DFPS to prevent foster care entries and strengthen families.
Election Integrity
Nevadans Consider Popular Measure To Require Identity Verification For Mail-In Voting
Next Tuesday, Nevadans will vote on Question 7 for the second time, deciding whether to add voter identification requirements to the state constitution. The question comes against a backdrop in which a legitimate ballot’s fate can depend on something as simple as handwriting. In a state where elections are sometimes decided by just a handful...
October 30, 2026