Texas resuming abuse investigations into families of transgender children

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Texas child welfare agency has resumed at least some of its investigations into parents who provide gender-affirming care to their transgender children. Last week, the state Supreme Court overturned an injunction blocking the state from investigating these parents for child abuse. Investigators with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services began contacting lawyers representing some of these families to tell them they will be continuing the investigations.

1 month ago·Austin, United States

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Texas resuming abuse investigations into families of transgender children

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) on Thursday suggested it would resume investigating families with transgender children for abuse. The move comes just a week after a multipart ruling struck down an injunction that had blocked the state from opening such investigations into parents that allow their children to receive gender-affirming medical care.

1 month ago·Washington, United States

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NY Daily News

Texas to resume ‘child abuse’ investigations into families of trans kids

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Service said in a statement Thursday that the agency "treats all reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation seriously and will continue to investigate each to the full extent of the law."

1 month ago·New York, United States

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Raw Story

Texas resumes investigations into parents of trans children, families’ lawyers confirm

Texas’ child welfare agency has resumed at least some of its investigations into parents who provide gender-affirming care to their transgender children. Last week, the state Supreme Court overturned an injunction blocking the state from investigating these parents for child abuse.On Thursday, nearly a week after the ruling, investigators with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services began contacting lawyers representing some of th…

1 month ago·United States

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UPI

Texas resumes investigations into parents of trans children, families' lawyers confirm

Texas' child welfare agency has resumed at least some of its investigations into parents who provide gender-affirming care to their transgender children.

1 month ago·Washington, United States

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abc 13 Houston

Texas resumes investigations into parents of trans children, families' lawyers confirm

"It's normal, everyday people who are just doing what is right by their children," an attorney said after the announcement that at least nine families are under investigation again.

1 month ago·Houston, United States

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