Texas SB462 establishes a priority on child-care services waiting lists for children of child-care workers.

Texas SB462 amends the Labor Code to establish a priority on child-care services waiting lists for children of child-care workers. Local workforce development boards must prioritize these children on waiting lists for child-care services. The child-care worker must continue working in the field for at least one year after their child is placed in child-care services. If the worker leaves the child-care workforce before this period ends, the commission may review the circumstances and terminate child-care services for the worker's child. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas SB462 establishes a priority on child-care services waiting lists for children of child-care workers.

Texas SB462 amends the Labor Code to establish a priority on child-care services waiting lists for children of child-care workers. Local workforce development boards must prioritize these children on waiting lists for child-care services. The child-care worker must continue working in the field for at least one year after their child is placed in child-care services. If the worker leaves the child-care workforce before this period ends, the commission may review the circumstances and terminate child-care services for the worker's child. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.