On November 17, 2025, the first meeting of the Texas Quad Agency Child Care Initiative (Quad Agency) Commission was hosted by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).
The Quad Agency was established by the 89th Texas Legislature to enhance child care access, affordability, and quality by improving coordination among state agencies. Detailed information about the Quad Agency Child Care Initiative, including its mission, goals, and opportunities for public engagement, can be found on the Texas Workforce Commission website at twc.texas.gov/programs/child-care/quad-agency-child-care-initiative.
Agencies participating include TWC, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS), and the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The commission will focus on coordinating interagency initiatives to streamline regulations and help more Texas families gain access to quality, affordable child care.
Quad Agency meetings are open to the public. For information about how to access meetings, visit TWC’s website. Members of the public may submit input on existing or proposed regulations, rules, policies, or actions impacting the cost, quality, or accessibility of child care. Suggestions may be submitted to QuadAgency.feedback@twc.texas.gov.
The full press release from the Texas Workforce Commission can be found here.
