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3 canonical passages across 3 cases, quoted by 12 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side: they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from in the Interest of S.M.R., G.J.R. and C.N.R., Children.

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1 in the Interest of S.M.R., G.J.R. and C.N.R., Children Anchor
tex · 2014
green “clear and convincing evidence' means the measure or degree of proof that will produce in the mind of the trier of fact a firm belief or conviction as to the truth of the allegations sought to be established.” 6
2 Hann v. Texas Department of Protective & Regulatory Services
texapp · 1998
green “establishing a stable, permanent home for a child is a compelling interest for the government” 3
3 Crystal Spurck v. Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
texapp · 2013
green “while no one factor is controlling, the analysis of a single factor may be adequate in a particular situation to support a finding that termination is in the child's best interest.” 3

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