The case involved parents that were facing criminal charges for injuries to their child. The trial court stayed the proceedings prior to the September 1, 2001 changes to the Texas Family Code, Sec. 161.2011, because of the criminal charges, and refused to lift the stay after the new laws were effective.
The Court of Appeals held that the amendment to Section 161.2011 applies to all TDPRS cases regardless of their current status, i.e. stayed.