Governor Greg Abbott has announced a new task force to address challenges in early childhood education and care in Texas, aiming to improve access to quality, affordable services for families. The governor stated, "We must put an end to the endless bureaucracy, the unclear standards of care, and the inflated costs that make it difficult for parents to get the early childhood care and education that they need for their children," according to the Office of the Texas Governor.
The task force was formed following the passage of House Bill 117, which establishes governance for early childhood education and care. Chaired by Peter J. Holt and including members like Jeff Austin III and Leslie Callahan, the group brings together educators, business leaders, and community representatives to guide improvements in the state’s early childhood system, as reported by the Office of the Texas Governor.
Governor Abbott, along with Texas Workforce Commission Chairman Joe Esparza and Texas Health and Human Services Executive Commissioner Stephanie Muth, announced a task force to improve childcare and early learning programs. The task force will work until September 1, 2027, to create a system that provides accessible and affordable early childhood education for Texas families, as stated by the Office of the Texas Governor.
