The July 2025 T3C Blueprint raised the bar for agencies across Texas. In just three months, what began as guidance in April became detailed compliance requirements. Placement matching, monitoring, respite, IT coordination, CANS 3.0 alignment, and CQI cycles are no longer optional—they’re mandatory proof points. This article unpacks the key differences between the April and July Blueprints and what they signal for the future of foster care compliance.