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…
2026 OYYA Sunset Recommendations
Related: Click here to read all of CHILDREN AT RISK’s recommendations for the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission.Every 12 years, most Texas state agencies undergo a comprehensive review by the Sunset Advisory Commission, a process that includes staff analysis, public...
The Needs of Texas Opportunity Youth
Key Themes & Focus Group Findings CHILDREN AT RISK conducted a series of regional focus groups across Texas to better understand the lived experiences of Opportunity Youth and Young Adults (OYYA). These conversations explored access to education and workforce...
Testimony for the Governor’s ECEC Taskforce Meeting
March 31, 2026 Good morning Mr. Holt and Committee members and thank you for having me today. My name is Kim Kofron, Executive Director of Early Childhood Education at CHILDREN AT RISK. I come before you with more than 30 years of experience in the early childhood...
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Past Testimony short-list
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Public Policy & Law Center (PPLC)
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