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CHILD
PROTECTION
LAW
SECTION
The purpose of the Child Protection Law Section is to promote the objectives of the State Bar of Texas by improving the practice of Child Protection Law and by educating Texas attorneys who practice in this area.
ANNUAL EVENTS
CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT WORKSHOP 2024
San Antonio - Aug 7, 2024
MCLE Credit: 6.5 hrs (includes 1.25 hrs ethics)
MCLE No: 174239219
More Info
Marriott Rivercenter
101 Bowie
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 223-1000
Register: Online
ADVANCED CHILD PROTECTION LAW COURSE 2025
Details coming soon.
Register: (Online when available)
SBOT Annual Meeting: CPLS CLE 2025
San Antonio - June 19, 2025 (tentative)
More information to come.
JW Marriott Hill Country
23808 Resort Pkwy
San Antonio, TX 78261
(210) 276-2500
Register: (Online when available)
Attorney Practice Time Report
Deadline Approaching
Attorneys who are appointed to provide representation of children and/or parents in cases involving the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) must report the percentage of their practice time devoted to that work (Section 107.0042, Family Code). Additionally, attorneys who are appointed to provide representation in adult criminal and juvenile delinquency cases are also required to report the percentage of their practice time dedicated to work on those appointed cases (Article 26.04(j), Code of Criminal Procedure).
Reports are due by October 15, 2024. The report covers attorneys’ work in the prior fiscal year (October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024).
Attorneys can submit their report by visiting this link: https://tidc.it.tamu.edu/attorney-practice-time. The online report is very short and reflects each county in which attorneys practiced and the percentage of their practice time spent on appointed criminal, juvenile, and family protection cases during the last year.
Detailed reporting instructions are available here. You can also watch a short video demonstrating how to enter your practice time report here.
Please reach out to info@tidc.texas.gov with any questions.
OUR MISSION
The Child Protection Law Section's mission is to ensure the safety, well-being, and permanency of children in Texas by fostering excellence in legal advocacy. We strive to:
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Enhance the knowledge and skills of attorneys representing children, parents, and governmental entities;
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Promote the highest standards of legal practice in cases involving possession, conservatorship, termination of parental rights, foster care placement, and adoption;
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Support ongoing education, training, and professional development for child welfare attorneys; and
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Collaborate with the judiciary, legislature, and other stakeholders to continually improve the child protection system.
We commit to upholding the integrity and compassion necessary to advocate effectively for the most vulnerable members of our society.
OUR COUNCIL
Officers
JUDGE BILL HARRIS
(Paris)
CHAIR
KELLIE PRICE
(San Antonio)
TREASURER
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JUDGE AURORA
MARTINEZ JONES
(Austin)
CHAIR-ELECT
MICHAEL HULL (Houston)
SECRETARY
YOLANDA CORTES-MARES
(Temple)
VICE CHAIR
MARK BRIGGS
(El Paso)
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
Council Members: Term Ends 2025
EMILY MILLER
(Brownwood)
MICHAEL KOTWAL
(Dallas)
CHARITY BORSERINE
(Allen)
Council Members: Term Ends 2026
AMANDA LOCKHART
(Bryan)
JUDGE ROBIN SAGE
(Longview)
JUDGE CHERYLL MABRAY
(Llano)
Council Members: Term Ends 2027
RICHARD DECK
(El Paso)
JUDGE ANGELA GRAVES-HARRINGTON
(Houston)
MICHELE SURRATT
(Lubbock)
CONTACT US
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