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Despite Looming Deadlines, Legislators Made Little Progress On Child Welfare Measures This Session

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The was in the news this week because its commissioner, Hank Whitman is . His announcement came a day after the Texas legislative session ended. Child advocates say the session was marked by little action on foster care.

Let’s back up two years to the 2017 Texas legislative session.

That year, made overhauling the state’s struggling child welfare system a top priority during his .

“We need more workers, better training, smarter strategies, and real accountability in order to safeguard our children,� Abbott said.

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