Texas Workforce Commission approves $3 million for Texas Rising Star assessor roster The commission voted to add $3 million to fiscal year 2026 to expand the statewide assessor roster for Texas Rising Star, bringing CAE staffing to about 130 assessors to meet statutory assessment requirements.

Texas is investing $3 million to boost its Texas Rising Star program, aiming to expand the assessor roster and enhance child-care quality statewide!

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Alyssa K. Johnson asks TWC for waiver so her children can keep CCS scholarships at her center At a Texas Workforce Commission meeting, Alyssa K. Johnson, director and head of a childcare center, requested a waiver under 40 TAC 809.3 so her children can continue receiving Child Care Services (CCS) scholarships at the same center; other public commenters told the commission KinderConnect problems and recent scholarship drops are disrupting families and providers.

Alyssa K. Johnson is fighting to keep her children enrolled at the childcare center she runs, pleading for a waiver that could prevent significant hardship as her family navigates a tough situation.

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Child‑care providers tell TWC KinderConnect failures threaten participation as commission advances fraud-rule with in‑person site‑visit amendment Providers told the Texas Workforce Commission that KinderConnect errors, delayed authorizations and inconsistent reimbursements are forcing centers to absorb compliance risk and drop participants. The commission approved publishing proposed 40 TAC chapter 809 fraud‑detection rules for public comment and added “in person” before site visits.

Texas child-care providers warn that tech failures in the KinderConnect system could force them to withdraw from vital subsidy programs, jeopardizing care for working families across the state.

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TWC approves $12.8 million in childcare local matches and confirms local board nominees Commissioners approved acceptance of $12,824,555 in local childcare match pledges from 13 workforce boards and approved two local workforce board nominees for Greater Dallas and Southeast Texas.

Texas commissioners just approved over $12.8 million in local childcare match agreements, paving the way for enhanced workforce development across the state!

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TWC approves child-care workforce strategic plan, adopts industry credential inventory and signs off on 2025 growth-occupations report The Texas Workforce Commission approved submission of a child care workforce strategic plan to state leaders, adopted a 2025 inventory of industry-recognized certifications to distribute to TEA and school districts, and approved its 2025 annual report on growth occupations after staff briefing and minor-edit authority.

Texas is taking a bold step forward with new workforce initiatives aimed at enhancing K-12 career pathways and supporting the childcare workforce.

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TWC narrows pre-K partnership eligibility, allows single awards to licensed child care homes The Texas Workforce Commission approved eligibility rules for its $25,000 pre-K partnership awards: LEA‑affiliated childcare programs will be ineligible when 3–4 star Texas Rising Star providers exist in the LEA's attendance zone; licensed child care homes may receive one award of $13,250 (not for building repairs); and TWC will target partnerships

The Texas Workforce Commission is reshaping pre-K funding eligibility, now allowing licensed child care homes to access grants while tightening rules for LEA-affiliated programs.

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Texas Workforce Commission adopts final childcare services rule amendments to Chapter 809 The Texas Workforce Commission adopted final amendments to 40 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 809 to allow temporary rule suspensions to support service delivery innovations and to create a priority waiting list for children of childcare workers as required by Senate Bill 462; staff said the suspension provision becomes effective Dec. 2 and the "

The Texas Workforce Commission has just approved groundbreaking amendments that will revolutionize childcare service rules and prioritize children of childcare workers!

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State Childcare Committee discusses $39M funding for vendor staffing needs Committee reviews ongoing childcare contract and assesses state staffing efficiency strategies.

Texas is set to invest $39 million to boost childcare services and meet growing demands—are you ready to see how this will transform the industry?

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Texas Workforce Commission accepts $25.9M childcare matching funds for BCY 2025 TWC approves $25.9 million in childcare donations for board contract year 2025.

Texas takes a giant leap forward with the TWC approving $25.9 million in childcare matching funds, promising a brighter future for working families!

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