Kellie Price Law PLLC obtains reversal in first termination appeal!
Kellie Price Law, PLLC is pleased to announce that its first-ever court-appointed termination of parental rights appeal has resulted in a reverse and remand set for publication by the 11th Court of Appeals. While the Court concluded that the single instance of alleged domestic violence in the child’s presence (as told to the investigator by Mother, who tragically passed away prior to the final trial) was sufficient evidence of (D) ground (even though Father denied the violence in his testimony), that single incident was not sufficient to prove best interest, especially where there was no evidence that Father was arrested or charged. Additionally, Father’s remote felony convictions three decades before the child was born was not sufficient to show a present or future danger to the child. The Court further credited Father for his genuine efforts to address the Department’s concerns. The child’s clear bond with Father also weighed in favor of preservation of the parent-child relationship. The conservatorship issue was wrapped up in termination and not separately developed at trial, so that was also remanded. This case is covered in the upcoming Caselaw Roundup, scheduled to go out later today.
MCLE YouTube Link: “Ethical Considerations for Generative AI Use in Child Welfare”
“Ethical Considerations for Generative AI Use in Child Welfare” is now available on YouTube. This course provides an overview of generative AI, and ethical considerations for its use in Child Protection Law Cases, including a review of the Disciplinary Rules, opinions from the Ethics Commission, standing orders in place regarding generative AI use, and practical examples. Accredited for 1.00 hours (including 1.00 ethics) by the Texas State Bar. Accreditation good through February 28, 2027.
MCLE YouTube Link: “Don’t Be That Lawyer: Statutory Duties Under TFC 107”
“Don’t Be That Lawyer: Statutory Duties Under TFC 107” can now be found on YouTube. This course provides an overview of statutory duties for attorneys ad litem representing parents and child in child protection cases. Accredited by the State Bar of Texas for 1.00 hours (including 1.00 ethics). Accreditation is current through March 31, 2027.
MCLE YouTube Link: “The Answers Were There All Along: Using DFPS Policy in Representing Parents and Children”
“The Answers Were There All Along: Using DFPS Policy in Representing Parents and Children” can now be found on YouTube. This course provides an overview of DFPS policy on select topics along with sample lines of questioning for direct or cross examination. Accredited by the State Bar of Texas for 1.00 hours of MCLE. It is accredited through May 31, 2027.
New CLE on YouTube: “Termination as a Last Resort: A Review of Recent Child Welfare Decisions
New MCLE is now available on YouTube! “Termination as a Last Resort: A Review of Recent Child Welfare Decisions” goes over the June 5, 2026 Texas Supreme Court decisions as well as select opinions from the courts of appeals. The video recording can be found here with course number and QR code at the end of the slide deck. Please remember to report your attendance to the State Bar and email us as admin@kelliepricelaw.com to let us know you took the course. If you have suggestions for future topics, let us know!
Free MCLE Now Hosted on YouTube!
Did you know that Kellie Price Law, PLLC is an MCLE sponsor? The firm regularly posts free, accredited MCLE with a focus on child welfare law for fellow attorneys. These videos will now be hosted on YouTube, but still freely accessible to anyone with a link. Links can now be found on the firm blog page here, in the newsletter, or by following Kellie on Instagram or LinkedIn. Please remember to both (1) report your attendance to the State Bar, and (2) email admin@kelliepricelaw.com so that our attendance records match.