Advocacy Action Center
Your Hub for Texas child advocacy
Take a look back at past Texas Legislative Sessions to explore the resources, policy priorities, and actions that drove change #forchildren.
Welcome to CHILDREN AT RISK’s Advocacy Action Center
We’re building on the momentum of past sessions to continue advocating for policies that create lasting change for Texas children and families. From public education to immigration, health and safety, our priorities reflect a commitment to improving outcomes and driving progress. Learn more about how our work in previous sessions has shaped Texas policy and how we’re pushing forward for even greater impact in the 89th Texas Legislative Session.
Recently from the Advocacy Team…
Fall 2023 Texas Tour Recap
Kaitlyn Newell, Associate Director of Early Education, speaks to a group of child care providers, policymakers, and business leaders in Midland, TX. Source: CHILDREN AT RISK(TX – November 16, 2023) – Each Fall the CHILDREN AT RISK Early Childhood Team sets out on our...
How did Children Fare in the 88th Texas Legislative Session?
Over the 140 days of the 2023 Regular Texas Legislative Session, approximately 11,800 bills were filed, and 4,550 passed. CHILDREN AT RISK showed up strong, registering support for bills 79 times, and providing expert testimony on legislation 29 times. In addition to...
C@R Texas House Select Committee on Educational Opportunity and Enrichment 7.11.23
Chairman Buckley, Vice Chair Gervin-Hawkins, and Members of the Select Committee: My name is Kim Kofron, Senior Director of Education. We are grateful to the Texas House of Representatives and Speaker Dade Phelan for the creation of this Select Committee and for your...
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Past Testimony short-list
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Public Policy & Law Center (PPLC)
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