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Child welfare officials move to reduce Texas judge’s oversight of embattled foster system

The request to remove several court orders marks the first time the state has made any major attempt to get out from under an injunction issued in the 13-year-old case.

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services offices in Austin on Nov. 14, 2019.


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