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May 18, 2020
Early Childhood, Press Releases
Peter Clark
Statement on Gov. Abbott Opening Child Care

State must closely monitor health concerns and provide federal funds to providers

Statement on Gov. Abbott Opening Child Care
July 3, 2017
Blog, Child Health
Peter Clark
Over a Million Texans May Lose Insurance Under ...

By now, we all know that Monday’s CBO report estimated that the Senate health care bill ("BCRA") will increase the number of uninsured Americans by 22 million. And now we’re starting to see some estimates of what that would look like in Texas.

February 9, 2017
Early Childhood, Blog
Texans Care for Children
Local Research on Texas Pre-k Grants Provides ...

Districts urged the Legislature to provide adequate and predicable funding for boosting pre-k quality.

October 10, 2014
Early Childhood, Testimony
Andrea Brauer
Sunset Advisory Commission Report of the Texas ...

Testimony to the Sunset Advisory Commission

Texans Care for Children, among other suggestions, recommends Establishing an Office of Learning at the Texas Education Agency.

Alec Mendoza
February 1, 2024
Child Health, Blog

Report: Almost Half of Uninsured TX Kids are Eligible for Medicaid or CHIP

Alec Mendoza
February 1, 2024
Child Health, Blog
Report: Almost Half of Uninsured TX Kids are Eligible for Medicaid or CHIP

The Texas Legislature should ensure eligible kids can enroll in Medicaid health insurance.

Tagged: Health Coverage

Peter Clark
January 17, 2024
Child Health, Press Releases

Feds Approve Texas Plan to Implement 12-Month Postpartum Coverage for Moms

Peter Clark
January 17, 2024
Child Health, Press Releases
Feds Approve Texas Plan to Implement 12-Month Postpartum Coverage for Moms

This is a fantastic step forward to support healthy moms and babies.

Tagged: Maternal & Infant Health, Health Coverage

Maddox Hilgers
January 11, 2024
Blog, Child Health, Child Protection, Early Childhood, Mental Health

Urging the Legislature to Address Kids’ Priorities in “Interim Charges”

Maddox Hilgers
January 11, 2024
Blog, Child Health, Child Protection, Early Childhood, Mental Health
Urging the Legislature to Address Kids’ Priorities in “Interim Charges”

We urge legislators to hold hearings on these priorities to prepare for the next legislative session.

Tagged: Child Care, ECI

Peter Clark
December 14, 2023
Child Health, Press Releases

State Wrapping Up Removal Of Texans From Medicaid, But New Data Show Persistent Roadblocks For Texas Families

Peter Clark
December 14, 2023
Child Health, Press Releases
State Wrapping Up Removal Of Texans From Medicaid, But New Data Show Persistent Roadblocks For Texas Families

Delays in processing Medicaid applications are a top concern heading into the new year.

Tagged: Health Coverage

Texans Care for Children
December 5, 2023

We're Hiring a Development Associate

Texans Care for Children
December 5, 2023
We're Hiring a Development Associate

Apply now to join our team!

Diana Forester
October 20, 2023

12-Month Health Insurance for New Moms Coming Early 2024

Diana Forester
October 20, 2023
12-Month Health Insurance for New Moms Coming Early 2024

HHSC aims to have HB 12 in place for Texas moms by March 1, 2024.

David Feigen
October 17, 2023
Blog, Early Childhood

Texans to Vote on Prop 2 as Families Face Child Care Crisis

David Feigen
October 17, 2023
Blog, Early Childhood
Texans to Vote on Prop 2 as Families Face Child Care Crisis

Texans Care for Children and others backed the legislation to establish a tax break to support child care.

Tagged: Child Care

Alec Mendoza
September 22, 2023
Blog, Child Health

New Census Data Show Kids’ Health Coverage Must be a Priority for the Legislature

Alec Mendoza
September 22, 2023
Blog, Child Health
New Census Data Show Kids’ Health Coverage Must be a Priority for the Legislature

The Legislature should facilitate health coverage enrollment for currently eligible children through an “Express Lane” option.

Tagged: Health Coverage, Prenatal to Three, Maternal & Infant Health

David Feigen
September 6, 2023
Early Childhood, Blog

Alarm Bells Ring About Access to Quality Child Care as Sep. 30th Looms

David Feigen
September 6, 2023
Early Childhood, Blog
Alarm Bells Ring About Access to Quality Child Care as Sep. 30th Looms

Child care could close as federal funding expires.

Tagged: Child Care, Prenatal to Three

Diana Forester
August 25, 2023
Child Health, Reports & Briefs

Immediate Steps Texas Can Take to Improve Accuracy When Determining Kids’ Medicaid Eligibility

Diana Forester
August 25, 2023
Child Health, Reports & Briefs
Immediate Steps Texas Can Take to Improve Accuracy When Determining Kids’ Medicaid Eligibility

Our policy brief breaks down the new data, explains what’s coming next, and offers key policy recommendations.

Tagged: Health Coverage, Prenatal to Three

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