The Texas state House has added an amendment to a Child Protective Services bill that will, if the bill is passed, make it
illegal for homosexual or bisexual people to be foster parents in the state.
"It is our responsibility to make sure that we protect our most vulnerable children and I don't think we are doing that if we allow a foster parent that is homosexual or bisexual," said Rep. Robert Talton, a Republican, who introduced the amendment.
Oh, thanks for clearing that up: Gays=dangerous. However, what actually prompted this overhaul of the Texas Child Protective Agency? Was there a wave of abuse via GLBT foster parents? Nope:
It follows recent high-profile cases of child homicides that happened after agency caseworkers had investigated possible neglect or abuse and decided the children were safe to remain with their parents.
Emphasis mine.
Thank you, Texas.