Texas SB2391 mandates a study on child care costs relative to family income.

Texas SB2391 requires the Texas Workforce Commission to conduct a study on the cost of child care in Texas compared to family income. The study will examine trends in child-care costs, compare these costs to family income using federal poverty guidelines and state median income, and estimate the number of families eligible for subsidized child care. The results must be reported to the governor, lieutenant governor, speaker of the house, and relevant legislative committees by December 15, 2026. The act expires on September 1, 2027.

Texas SB2391 mandates a study on child care costs relative to family income.

Texas SB2391 requires the Texas Workforce Commission to conduct a study on the cost of child care in Texas compared to family income. The study will examine trends in child-care costs, compare these costs to family income using federal poverty guidelines and state median income, and estimate the number of families eligible for subsidized child care. The results must be reported to the governor, lieutenant governor, speaker of the house, and relevant legislative committees by December 15, 2026. The act expires on September 1, 2027.