TX HB175

Creates optional certifications within the Texas Rising Star Program that child-care providers can obtain to enhance their quality rating

Requires at least one certification option specifically for providers who include children with disabilities alongside their typically developing peers

Establishes a grant program to provide additional funding to child-care providers who obtain and maintain optional certifications, with grants awarded annually

Grant amounts must be determined based on the age groups of children served and the provider's enrollment capacity

Authorizes the Texas Workforce Commission to solicit and accept gifts, grants, and donations from public or private sources to fund the program, with an effective date of September 1, 2025