child safety

A Texas start-up says for districts still unable to put the legally mandated armed guard in every school, its drones could be an option.

Texas reports drop in child abuse and neglect deaths but the numbers don’t tell the whole story.

A bill to reduce sentences for domestic abuse survivors who "fail to protect" their children failed in the Oklahoma legislature. Prosecutors say the state law targets enablers, not victims. Advocates argue it overwhelmingly punishes mothers trapped in abusive relationships.

Policy experts discussed a range of issues they hope legislators consider next year, including child care, early childhood education and chronic school absenteeism.

Twice this year, emergency response crews were called to a foster care contractor's office in Topeka to save the lives of children in state custody. Poor supervision at such offices has been a problem for years.

Lawmakers passed House Bill 3 last year to address some of the issues that led to the botched police response during the Uvalde school shooting.

The Kids Online Safety Act’s supporters say it will keep children safe from harassment and cyberbullying online. Opponents say it gives state attorneys general too much power to dictate what youth can view online.

In recent years, trampoline parks have become a big favorite of kids. In fact, according to KHOU, trampoline parks have grown into a $300 million…

Texas is considering officially putting a stop to underage marriage in the state, reports The Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Texas currently has the second…