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TX HB2294

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Senfronia Thompson

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes local workforce development boards to reimburse Texas Rising Star Program child-care providers at the board's maximum reimbursement rate based on the provider's rating level, regardless of the provider's published rate

  • Imposes a condition that higher reimbursement rates may only be paid if doing so does not reduce the Texas Workforce Commission's target performance measure for the average number of children served daily in subsidized child care within the board's area

  • Amends Section 2308.3151 of the Government Code by adding a new Subsection (e)

  • Passed the House on May 10, 2025 (107-26) and the Senate on May 26, 2025 (28-3)

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to reimbursement rates for child-care providers participating in the Texas Rising Star Program.

WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs5/14/2025
Economic Development5/13/2025
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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