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HB 4024

Relating to the establishment of the child care scholarship fund.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Armando Walle

Texas HB 4024 creates a child care scholarship fund to help families afford child care services, addressing cost barriers to workforce participation and family economic stability.

Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
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Bill Summary · HB 4024

Legislative bill overview

HB 4024 establishes a new child care scholarship fund in Texas designed to provide financial assistance to families seeking child care services. The bill creates a mechanism for funding scholarships that would help offset child care costs for eligible families. The fund would operate under the supervision of the appropriate state agency.

Why is this important

Child care costs represent a significant financial burden for working families in Texas, often exceeding $10,000-$15,000 annually per child. By reducing this barrier, a scholarship fund could increase workforce participation, particularly among lower-income parents, while also supporting the child care industry. This addresses both economic competitiveness and affordability concerns affecting Texas families.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding source unclear: The bill's current form doesn't specify how the scholarship fund will be financed (state general revenue, dedicated taxes, fees, or public-private partnerships), which will be critical to legislative debate
  • Eligibility criteria undefined: Without clear income thresholds or family size requirements, there's potential disagreement over who qualifies and whether funds target those most in need
  • Implementation costs and scalability: Determining the fund's size and whether it can meaningfully address statewide need versus serving as a pilot program remains uncertain

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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