All Roll Calls
Yes: 453 • No: 109
TexasHB 11789th Legislature Regular SessionHouse
Relating to the establishment of the governor's task force on the governance of early childhood education and care.
Sponsored By: Donna Campbell (Republican), Alan Schoolcraft
Signed by Governor
Education--Primary & Secondary--GeneralGovernorHuman Services--Child ServicesState Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly ProposedState Finances--Management & ControlPRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTENEDUCATION AGENCY, TEXASGOVERNOR ’S TASK FORCE ON GOVERNANCE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CAREHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSIONSTATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFWORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Texas task force reviews child care
The law creates a governor's task force attached to the Texas Education Agency to review early childhood education and care. It brings together state agencies, teachers, and early childhood experts. It reviews agency roles, recommends prekindergarten standards, and considers changes to how programs are run. Agency leaders must align goals and data systems and require regular progress reports. Policy and budget recommendations are due to lawmakers by December 1, 2026. Goals include more affordable child care, easier dealings with agencies, better operations, and stronger kindergarten readiness. Implementation is required only when lawmakers specifically fund it; otherwise, agencies may use other available money. The Texas Education Agency pays data integration, research, and operating costs under that funding rule; no dollar amount is specified. The task force ends September 1, 2027. The law does not directly change family benefits, eligibility, or child-care prices.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Donna Campbell
Republican • Senate
Alan Schoolcraft
House
Cosponsors
César Blanco
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 5/30/2025
Record vote
Yes: 110 • No: 23
Senate vote • 5/28/2025
Record vote
Yes: 25 • No: 6
Senate vote • 5/28/2025
Record vote
Yes: 25 • No: 6
Senate vote • 5/28/2025
Record vote
Yes: 27 • No: 4
Senate vote • 5/28/2025
Record vote
Yes: 27 • No: 4
House vote • 4/17/2025
Record vote
Yes: 103 • No: 40
House vote • 4/17/2025
Record vote
Yes: 119 • No: 24
House vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Public Education
Yes: 14 • No: 0
Senate vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Economic Development
Yes: 3 • No: 2
Actions Timeline
Effective immediately
6/20/2025HouseSigned by the Governor
6/20/2025HouseSent to the Governor
6/1/2025HouseSigned in the Senate
6/1/2025SenateSigned in the House
5/31/2025HouseReported enrolled
5/30/2025HouseHouse concurs in Senate amendment(s)-reported
5/30/2025SenateText of Senate Amendment(s)
5/30/2025HouseStatement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
5/30/2025HouseRecord vote (RV#4063)
5/30/2025HouseHouse concurs in Senate amendment(s)
5/30/2025HouseSenate Amendments Analysis distributed
5/29/2025HouseSenate Amendments distributed
5/29/2025HouseSenate passage as amended reported
5/29/2025HouseRecord vote
5/28/2025SenatePassed
5/28/2025SenateRead 3rd time
5/28/2025SenateRecord vote
5/28/2025SenateThree day rule suspended
5/28/2025SenateRecord vote
5/28/2025SenatePassed to 3rd reading as amended
5/28/2025SenateVote recorded in Journal
5/28/2025SenateAmended
5/28/2025SenateAmendment(s) offered (FA2 Campbell)
5/28/2025SenateVote recorded in Journal
5/28/2025Senate
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Committee Report
Introduced
Senate Committee Report
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