Tex. Gov't Code § 455.003 · Chapter 455. GOVERNOR'S TASK FORCE ON GOVERNANCE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE
MEMBERS.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) The task force shall include a steering committee composed of the following members:
(1) the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission;
(2) the commissioner of the Texas Education Agency;
(3) the chair of the Texas Workforce Commission;
(4) relevant division directors designated by the individuals described by Subdivisions (1), (2), and (3); and
(5) the Texas Education Agency's inter-agency deputy director of early childhood support.
(b) The task force is composed of the following members:
(1) one public school teacher certified to teach prekindergarten;
(2) one certified teacher who is employed by a private child-care facility or prekindergarten program;
(3) a representative from the Texas Head Start State Collaboration Office appointed by the governor;
(4) a representative from the Department of State Health Services appointed by the governor;
(5) two representatives from the Texas Early Learning Council designated by the steering committee described by Subsection (a); and
(6) at least two but not more than five individuals with knowledge of early childhood education and care or experience as a direct operator of an early childhood education and care program, including business and community leaders, representatives of nonprofit organizations, and other relevant stakeholders, appointed by the governor.
(c) The governor shall appoint the chair of the task force.
(d) Chapter 2110 does not apply to the size, composition, or duration of the task force.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 916 (H.B. 117), Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2025.
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.455.htm
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