Texas
Established in 1999, CDF-Texas has connected more than one million children and youth to affordable health care, supported Texas youth in pursuing education and personal growth, and advocated for resources that nurture the next generation of leaders. Today, we advocate for policies benefiting Texas families, provide essential resources, and amplify the voices of youth, families, and communities.
Freedom to Learn
Texas students deserve access to diverse books that reflect their experiences, teach them about other cultures, and inspire them to become future leaders.
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Our State Our Stage
We welcomed young Texas artists to the Capitol for a day of art, community, and youth power. Young Texans used their art to show our lawmakers: we’re here and we’re ready to fight for the Texas we want and deserve.
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Student Advocacy Guide
Young Texans across the state are fighting back to make sure schools do right by their students. We made this guide to help you do the same.
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You Run Your Schoolboard
Local school boards hold influence over issues that matter to you. Your trustees represent you, giving students the power to drive change on topics like racial justice, health, gun violence prevention, and more.
Learn MorePolicy Priorities in Texas
Learn more about Texas’ policy priorities
Learn MorePrograms in Texas
CDF-TX Vision Council
CDF-Texas is seeking young professionals ages 25 to 40 to join the CDF Vision Council to drive our work forward through strategic event planning and networking.
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Internships at CDF-TX
CDF-Texas proudly hosts highly skilled college and graduate-level students in our internship program. Collaborating with our staff, interns are essential in nurturing the next generation of advocates and leaders for Texas children and youth.
Learn MoreNews from CDF Texas
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Immigration
Statement for the Record
CDF-TX strongly opposes the policy of mass deportations proposed by the incoming presidential administration. …
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Immigration
Policy Overview RE Bills Blocking Access to Education for Immigrant Children
The 89 Texas legislative session will begin January 14, 2025, and the filing period for bills started in November, which means that some of the proposed legislation that will be considered and voted on by our state legislature has already been introduced.…
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Child Health
Texas Hospitals Required to Ask About Immigration Status
As of November 1, 2024, Executive Order GA-46 requires the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to direct Texas hospitals to ask patients about their immigration status. …
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Health
New Texas executive order requires hospitals to ask about immigrant status. Here’s what it means for Texas children and their families.
Children’s Defense Fund-Texas (CDF-TX) is deeply concerned about the impact of Executive Order GA-46 on Texas children and families.…
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Stay Connected with Texas
Bellaire/Houston Office
2617 Bissonnet, Suite 215 Houston, TX 77005 p: (713) 664-4080
Rio Grande Valley Office
113 Pecan Blvd., Room 109 McAllen, TX 78501 p: (956) 687-5437
East Texas Office
5610 Old Bullard Road, Suite 202 Tyler, TX 75703 p: (903) 253-8325