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.

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Policy Priorities in Texas

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Learn more about Texas’ policy priorities

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News from CDF Texas

  • Immigration

    Tell Your State Representatives to Vote NO on H.B. 1554 and S.B. 1005 

    If passed, House Bill 1554 and Senate Bill 1005 would endanger children, separate families, and lead to violations of the right to due process by prohibiting public funding for legal services in immigration matters for people who are considered “unlawfully present.”…

  • Texas

    Children & Families Facing Deportation Deserve Due Process

    If passed, House Bill 1554 and Senate Bill 1005 would endanger children, separate families, and lead to violations of the right to due process by prohibiting public funding for legal services in immigration matters for people who are considered “unlawfully present.”…

  • Immigration

    Oppose SB 8 and HB 5580: Protect Texas Children and Families

    Two harmful bills, Senate Bill 8 and House Bill 5580, are moving through the Texas Legislature. If passed, these bills would require sheriffs in counties with populations over 100,000 to request and accept agreements with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that authorize local officers to assist Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in carrying out federal immigration enforcement.…

  • Child Health

    North Texas Families to Discuss Impact of Potential Medicaid, SNAP Cuts on Children

    On Monday, North Texas families will gather at Friendship-West Baptist Church to discuss how potential cuts to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) could impact the region’s children.…

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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

Austin Office

6100 Berkman Dr Austin, TX 78723 p: (512) 236-1699

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