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Federal judge to weigh Texas bid to dismiss 15-year-old suit seeking foster care system reform
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· October 20, 2026
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For the first time in two years, a federal judge on Tuesday will hold the first public court hearing on the 15-year-old class action lawsuit against the Texas foster care system. The pressing question before U.S. District Judge Randy Crane over the multiple-day hearing in Houston will be —- can t...
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Key points District Judge Randy Crane over the multiple-day hearing in Houston will be —- can t... For the first time in two years, a federal judge on Tuesday will hold the first public court hearing on the 15-year-old class action lawsuit against the Texas foster care system. More Local Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? For the first time in two years, a federal judge on Tuesday will hold the first public court hearing on the 15-year-old class action lawsuit against the Texas foster care system. The pressing question before U.S. District Judge Randy Crane over the multiple-day hearing in Houston will be —- can t...
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