The Texas Legislature convenes just 140 days every odd-numbered year. The Texas Alliance for Child and Family Services has staff, board members, members, and partners who are actively engaged in advocacy before, during, and after the session. They work to promote the interests of Texas children and families through funding, programs, and policy that encourage service providers to thrive in communities across Texas.
Important Dates:
National Election Day: November 5, 2024
Bill Filing: November 11, 2024 – March 14, 2025
89th Texas Legislature: January 14, 2025 – June 2, 2025
TACFS Advocacy Day at the Capitol: January 28, 2025
Keep kids and youth out of care and safely home with family, whether post-investigation or post-foster care placement through supports that meet the needs of kids and strengthen the whole family system.
Support sustainability of foster homes and community organizations through targeted liability support and regulatory streamlining
Children and families need access to additional mental health professionals that can bill Medicaid for their services.
Strengthen the statewide rollout of CBC and T3C, allowing for greater flexibility and creativity to serve high acuity kids