REPORTS & BRIEFS
Our policy brief breaks down the new data, explains what’s coming next, and offers key policy recommendations.
What happened this session on health coverage, foster care, child care, pre-k, children's mental health, Early Childhood Intervention, and more.
Successes, disappointments, and unfinished businesses from the 2023 session.
Direct funding to school districts for mental health would fill a major gap in the Legislature's mental health plan.
Key bills filed at the Texas Legislature to address this challenge.
Support HB 2451 by Rep. Allison / SB 948 by Sen. West
HB 3318 and SB 1977 give more parents the option of pre-k for kids with disabilities.
Multiple bills have been filed to address this priority.
They urged the Legislature to support HB 12, which extends health coverage for moms to a year after pregnancy.
Bill by Reps. Bucy and Harless uses already-verified information for "express lane" option for currently eligible kids.
Recommendations to the Legislature for Leveraging Federal Family First Funds
Our Early Childhood Intervention policy brief for the Legislature.
The Legislature should ensure child care stays open so parents can continue to work — especially during the current workforce shortages.
How Texas Should Leverage the Family First Act (FFPSA) During the 2023 Legislative Session.
Ways the Legislature can support Texas kids and families