Allegations of abuse and subsequent coverups at the Texas Youth Commission are appalling and cry out for quick intervention, both state lawmakers from this area said. Sen. Kevin Eltife, R-Tyler, said the state Senate took the lead in demanding the governing board of the TYC resign and demanding a conservator be appointed. The board resigned last week. Rep. Stephen Frost, D-Atlanta, said the appointment of a conservator is the most important next step. A conservator would provide an unbiased look at what is wrong with the agency and investigate and make recommendations on fixing it without goin...

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