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.
Policy Priorities in Texas
Learn more about Texas’ policy priorities
Learn MoreNews from CDF Texas
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Service Announcements
CDF-Texas to Honor State Leaders, Uplift Advocates Advancing Youth Well-Being
This year’s ‘A Celebration of Joy: Through Their Eyes’ highlights the shared commitment of CDF-Texas, youth advocates, and lawmakers to improving the well-being of children across the Lone Star State.…
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Education
Advocate for Immigrant Students’ Access to Higher Education in Texas
During the recent Texas legislative session, some lawmakers proposed legislation that would have limited the provisions of the Texas Dream Act so that Texas high school graduates who are undocumented could no longer qualify for in-state tuition. …
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Child Welfare
CDF-Texas Urges Protection for Unaccompanied Minors After Illegal Deportation Attempts from Texas
Over Labor Day weekend, a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to halt its plans to deport more than 600 unaccompanied children to Guatemala.…
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Virtual
National Observance of Children’s Sabbaths Celebration Training for TX CDF Partners
We invite you to take this as an opportunity to mobilize your congregations and community for children. Children’s Sabbath is truly a call to worship through action, especially in these times. Our resources invite you to organize for children.…
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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
Austin Office
6100 Berkman Dr Austin, TX 78723 p: (512) 333-4961