81st Legislative Session

81st LEGISLATIVE SESSION (2009)
The 81st Legislative Session will begin in January 2009. TECEC will track all filed early childhood education bills and provide you with regular updates related to key legislation.

Legislative Agenda and Priority Bills
Between now and November 2008, TECEC will work with its members and partners to develop a legislative agenda with policies based on sound research for children ages birth to five in Texas.

2007-2008 Interim Charges (PDF )
In preparation for the 81st Legislative Session, legislative committees will conduct more in-depth analysis of important issues affecting Texas during the interim. In between sessions, the Lieutenant Governor usually specifies interim “charges” or topics to be studied for Senate committees, and the Speaker of the House delineates interim charges for House committees. In addition, “select” committees can be formed to study a specific topic of interest. Usually interim committee work is compiled in a report provided to the full House and Senate outlining findings and recommendations. Because many bills are developed in interim committees, it is important to get involved now and share with legislators what is important to Texas communities and what the early care and education needs are across the state.