Each spring, the CHILDREN AT RISK Early Childhood Education team hosts virtual community roundtables across 12 major cities in Texas. During these sessions, C@R experts will share updates from the latest Paving the Way report, including regional analysis of Local Workforce Development Board spending, updated Child Care Desert data, legislative advocacy updates, alongside insights from child care providers across the state. We value these conversations as an opportunity to hear directly from communities and better understand what providers and families are experiencing locally.
April 14th, 2026
AUSTIN
When: Tuesday, April 14th, 2026: 10:00 – 11:15AM (CT)
April 15th, 2026
DALLAS
When: Wed., April 15th, 2026: 10:00 – 11:15 AM (CT)
April 15th, 2026
TYLER
When: Wednesday, April 15th, 2026: 1:00 – 2:15 PM (CT)
April 16, 2026
FORT WORTH
When: Thurs., April 16th, 2026: 10:00 – 11:15 AM (CT)
April 21st, 2026
MIDLAND/ODESSA
When: Tuesday, April 21st, 2026: 10:00 – 11:15 AM (CT)
April 21st, 2026
AMARILLO
When: Tuesday, April 21st, 2026: 1:00 – 2:15 PM (CT)
April 22nd, 2026
LUBBOCK
When: Wed., April 22nd, 2026: 10:00-11:15 AM (CT)
April 23rd, 2026
EL PASO
When: Thurs., April 23rd, 2026: 9:00 – 10:15 AM (MST)
April 23rd, 2026
MCALLEN
When: Thurs., April 23rd, 2026: 1:00-2:15 PM (CT)
April 28th, 2026
SAN ANTONIO
When: Tuesday, April 28th, 2026: 10:00-11:15 AM (CT)
April 29th, 2025
HOUSTON
When: Wed., April 29th, 2026: 10:00 – 11:15 AM (CT)
April 29th, 2026
BROWNSVILLE
When: Wed., April 29th, 2026: 1:00 – 2:15PM (CT)
April 30th, 2026
STATEWIDE
When: Wed., April 29th, 2026:
10:00-11:00 AM (CT)
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Our vision is for the state of Texas to be the best possible place for children to grow and families to work. CHILDREN AT RISK’s Early Childhood Education team works tirelessly to listen to community needs and advocate for public policy that truly supports children, families, and child care providers.
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