Rep. Jerry Madden (R., Plano) authored the original bill that Tara Hill complained about on Wednesday. Originally, it was innocuous and uncontroversial. Then, Democrats added amendments that would allow Child Protective Services more leeway to abuse its already substantial power.
Today, Madden asked the governor to veto his own bill. The guv has until Sunday to decide.
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