In re Interest of L.S.

Opinion by Justice Burgess

After L.S., S.V., and C.W. were removed from the care of their mother (Mother), the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (the Department) filed in the 71st Judicial District Court of Harrison County, Texas, (1) a petition seeking protection of the children under Chapter 262 of the Texas Family Code, and (2) a petition seeking termination of Mother's parental rights to the three children. The Department also sought to terminate the parent-child relationship between the children and their respective fathers. Billy,1 who was incarcerated at the time of the…