Child Abuse Reporting Statutes — 3 Court Cases Analyzed

Greg Abbott, in His Official Capacity as Governor of the State of Texas; Stephanie Muth, in Her Official Capacity as Commissioner of the Department of Family and Protective Services; And the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services v. Jane Doe, Individually and as Parent and Next Friend of Mary Doe, a Minor; John Doe, Individually and as Parent and Next Friend of Mary Doe, a Minor; And Dr. Megan Mooney

Texas reporting law likely violates First Amendment for gender-affirming care providers

tex · 2026-04-24 · Plaintiff Win · Impact: 75/100

Greg Abbott, in His Official Capacity as Governor of the State of Texas; Stephanie Muth, in Her Official Capacity as Commissioner of the Department of Family and Protective Services; And the Texas Dep...

Edward Williams v. Lindsay Lawrence, Individually, and O/B/O S.W., a Child

Teacher not liable for failing to report student-on-student abuse

fladistctapp · 2026-02-17 · Defendant Win · Impact: 20/100

Edward Williams v. Lindsay Lawrence, Individually, and O/B/O S.W., a Child, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 17, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court r...

In the Interest of K.L., a Child v. the State of Texas

Child's statements to pediatrician admissible in abuse case

texapp · 2026-02-05 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100

In the Interest of K.L., a Child v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 5, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The case concerns the admissibility of a child's out...

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Edward Williams v. Lindsay Lawrence, Individually, and O/B/O S.W., a Child

In the Interest of K.L., a Child v. the State of Texas

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