80th Legislative Session

The 80th Texas Legislature wrapped up on Monday May 28th after 140 days of a very challenging legislative session. More than 6,000 bills were filed in the House and Senate and approximately 23% of those made it through the legislative process and are awaiting approval by Governor Rick Perry.

Senate Bill 50, TECEC’s priority bill, stalled in the House. However, funding was still secured for all three priorities outlined in the bill to include a total of $35 million :

· $15 million for pre-k services through the Texas Early Education Model (TEEM);
· $18 million towards reimbursement rates for child care providers; and
· $2 million to support early childhood education professionals in the field

New! Legislative Session Wrap-up (PDF)

New! Final Analysis of Early Education Bills for the 80th Legislative Session

Helpful Tools

Committee Substitute Language for SB50

Comprehensive Analysis of SB50

Updated Two-Page Summary

Statewide Survey Results (Child Care Reimbursement Rates)

TECEC One Pager (Child Care Reimbursement Rates)

TECEC Legislative Priorities

TECEC Legislative Priorities with Talking Points

80th Legislative Session Advocacy Toolkit

Previous Legislative Sessions

79th Legislative Session