Here are some of the key children’s issues included in the interim charges and the committees that will be studying the issue.
As TX Juvenile Justice System Recovers from Harvey, Addressing Trauma is Job One
Substance Use Among Youth and Families: What are the Big Issues and What Is Texas Doing About It?
Recap Report on Key Kids' Issues of the 2017 TX Lege Session
TX Lege Made Some Progress for Kids, But Fell Far Short of Expectations
Support HB 1521: Ensuring the Success of Youth Involved with CPS & Justice Systems
Testimony to the House Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Committee.
The limited coordination and data sharing between the juvenile justice and child welfare systems results in costly, and sometimes counterproductive, duplication of services and worse outcomes for youth. To improve effectiveness and efficiency, Texas must improve information sharing between the juvenile justice and child welfare systems.