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DEBRA ANN COLLINS Appellant
vs.
WALKER COUNTY CHILDREN'S PROTECTIVE SERVICES UNIT Appellee
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Issues:
Drugs, reasonable suspicion.
Case Summary:
Debra Ann Collins appeals a court decree terminating her parental rights. Her rights were terminated after she and her newborn son tested positive for cocaine at the time of delivery. A state agency moved to place the child in foster care and structured a plan requiring Collins to meet several goals before she could regain custody of her child. She challenged the state's actions.
Decision of lower jurisdiction:
The trial court terminates Collins' parental rights noting her failure to comply with the service plan. The court also noted her continued use of drugs and additional criminal activity. Collins now appeals
Outcome:
Collins loses. The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed the lower court's decision to terminate her parental rights.