Almost Good Enough – One Mother’s Battle for the Return of Her Child
Haley Skrnich2023-10-04T17:58:45+00:00If your children are removed by CPS, sometimes bureaucratic checklists are what determine whether they ever get returned home.
Parental Rights Question Goes to Supreme Court of Texas In Emergency Appeal
Haley Skrnich2024-02-05T17:12:45+00:00On June 2, 2023, Senate Bill 14 (SB 14) was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott, restricting chemical and surgical gender transition procedures on minors. On August 25, 2023, a district court in Travis County issued an injunction to prevent the state from enforcing SB 14, a move that was widely anticipated by those closely following the ongoing legal debate. Within an hour, the Texas Attorney General’s office had filed an emergency appeal directly to the Supreme Court of Texas (SCOTX), a move that automatically halted the order from the trial judge, which had blocked the law. The SCOTX [...]
Defining the Limits of Judicial Intervention in the ‘IN re NH’ Case
Haley Skrnich2023-08-28T19:12:34+00:00Family Freedom Project (FFP) has been involved in “IN re NH,” a case marked by its implications for parental rights and government intervention in family matters.
Unfinished Business: FFP’s Unpassed Priorities in the Texas Legislature
Tim Lambert2023-08-02T18:43:22+00:00Recently, we have been celebrating the parental rights bills the Texas Legislature passed, which the Governor signed into law to protect Texas families. However, not every priority of the Family Freedom Project became law. Here are 2 priorities that did not pass the legislature that we will continue to work on in the future: HB 1086: HB 1086 would limit the use of ex-parte hearings by CPS to force parents to allow CPS access to the home passed the House by a vote of 131-7 but failed to have a hearing in the Senate. This critical issue will be raised [...]
The Unfinished Journey: Continuing the Battle for a Constitutional Amendment
Haley Skrnich2023-06-29T20:19:44+00:00We are dedicated to advocating for the Parental Rights Amendment, a crucial legislative measure that safeguards the rights and autonomy of parents.
The Perils of Co-Parenting with the Government
Haley Skrnich2023-06-15T20:58:17+00:00There is a growing trend towards increased government involvement in the realm of parenting.
Texas Legislators Champion Freedom and Family Rights
Haley Skrnich2023-06-15T20:09:13+00:00In a world where education and parental rights are under attack, we applaud the Texas legislators who took a stand for freedom in the 88th Texas Legislative Session. We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for their unwavering commitment and tireless efforts in passing bills that directly benefit families. It’s time to pause and gratefully acknowledge each statesman for their remarkable work this session! CPS OMNIBUS BILL Representative Frank and his staff did it again with the passage of HB 730! With due process protections and the requirement for CPS caseworkers to inform parents of their legal rights, this bill [...]
Inside the Fight to Protect Families from CPS Overreach
Haley Skrnich2023-05-23T21:51:22+00:00With our priority CPS reform bill, HB 730, we are leading the charge to implement significant reforms in the CPS system, protect parental rights, and ensure accountability for this powerful agency.
There is no such thing as someone else’s child
Haley Skrnich2023-05-12T20:00:32+00:00Statement by President Biden: "There is no such thing as someone else's child...Our nation's children are all our children."
Update on Parental Rights Constitutional Amendments
Tim Lambert2023-04-28T18:44:01+00:00By Tim Lambert With so much going on in the legislature to do with parental rights, I have dubbed this Texas Legislative Session the Parental Rights Session. I call it that because many bills that are being filed and heard are related to the fundamental, God-given right of parents to raise their children as they see fit. Another evidence of that is the fact that several Texas Constitutional Amendments have been filed and are moving in both the Texas House and Senate. The process for amending the Texas Constitution requires the support of ⅔ of both the Texas House and [...]