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03.31.26

Video: Watch Jenn and Jack’s Story

During our 2026 Awards Luncheon, we debuted our video about our work with Jenn and Jack to advocate for Early Childhood Intervention (ECI). Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUHgeN-cIMw

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07.11.25

What the Cuts in the Mega-Budget Bill Mean for Texas Families

NOTE: This blog was updated on September 9, 2025 to reflect the latest KFF estimates on the number of Texans will lose health coverage as a result of the bill. Whether you call it the […]

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06.25.25

Our Recap Report on TX Kids and the 2025 Legislative Session

I’m pleased to release our new report looking back on key children’s issues of the 2025 Texas legislative session and looking forward to our next steps. This report builds on the preliminary report we published on […]

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05.27.25

We’re Thrilled the State Budget Includes $100 Million for Child Care!

Austin – Children’s advocates are celebrating the news that the final version of the 2026-2027 state budget released by the Texas Legislature includes a $100 million increase in funding for child care scholarships. “We’re thrilled […]

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04.28.26

Our Sunset Input on DFPS: Strengthening Due Process and Access to Services for Families

The Sunset Advisory Commission is currently analyzing the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) as part of the regular Sunset review of state agencies. The Sunset Commission will make recommendations regarding DFPS and […]

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04.28.26

Ensure Kids with Complex Mental Health Needs — like CJ — Have Access to YES Waiver Services

We urge the Texas Legislature to ensure that Texas youth with complex mental health challenges can access YES Waiver services. You can download a PDF of this page, including sources for the data cited below. […]

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04.28.26

Prenatal Care Leads to Healthier Moms and Babies — But It Is Declining

Over the last year, 40,000 pregnant Texas women waited more than a month for the state to process their applications for Medicaid health insurance — delaying their access to prenatal care. Prenatal care is one […]

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04.28.26

ECI Advisory Committee Should Support a Smooth Transition to School for Kids with Disabilities

Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) plays a critical role in supporting Texas children under age three who have disabilities or developmental delays. We recently submitted comments to the ECI Advisory Committee to help shape the state’s […]

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04.28.26

Budget Recommendations to DSHS to Support Healthy Texas Moms and Kids

State agencies that focus on health services and other issues are already working on developing their budget requests for the 2027 session of the Texas Legislature. To help inform their budget request, we recently submitted […]

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04.14.26

Texas Senate Hearing Explores Program Integrity in Medicaid and Other Services

Last week, the Texas Senate Committee on Health and Human Services held a hearing on program integrity in Medicaid and other services. A few key themes emerged during the nearly eight-hour hearing: Chair Lois Kolkhorst, […]