I am a dismayed parent from Denison, Texas, who has personally experienced the heartbreak of what feels like an unjust legal system and child welfare system. My three daughters were wrongfully taken from their home due to a CPS investigation, at the beginning this was instigated by family members, and later has turned into a complete unfair fight between the system and for what is best for my children! This deeply personal and painful context is emblematic of a broader issue in Grayson County.

Grayson County Child Protection Court is unjustly deeming parents unfit and leading to an overwhelming increase in the termination of parental rights. In too many cases, parents are left desolate and children are stripped away from their families based on unfounded allegations.

While data is sparse, anecdotes from local communities suggest that this is not an isolated incident but rather an alarmingly common practice. It unfortunately mirrors the broader national pattern; A study from the American Bar Association stated that in 2020, approximately 25% of all child protection cases resulted in the termination of parental rights, often amid contestations of unfair proceedings.

This statistic is deeply troubling, and we must advocate for transparency and fairness in child protection court proceedings in our county. Strict scrutiny and unbiased investigation procedures should be paramount in these situations that greatly impact families and the lives of innocent children.

We urge you to sign this petition and join us in demanding straightforward and just proceedings in Grayson County Child Protection Court. Let's ensure that the children of Denison are not unjustly separated from their families based on potentially false allegations. Let's fight for a fairer future for all our families.