Explore news items related to the Raising Travis County voter-approved effort.
Commissioners Set to Vote on Child Care Contracts
Monday, August 25, 2025 - Travis County Judge Andy Brown, Commissioner Jeff Travillion, and local school district representatives will hold a press conference to update the community on the voter-approved Child Care and Out-of-School Time Fund. On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, during its regular voting session, the Commissioners Court is scheduled to vote on the first contracts funded by the voter-approved Child Care and Out-of-School Time Fund. These contracts, totaling $4.85 million, will provide services to Austin, Del Valle, and Manor Independent School Districts to ensure more than 2,000 students a year receive quality care and education during and after the school day.
The Court will also be asked to approve and sign a letter stating Travis County's commitment to fund Workforce Solutions Capital Area's childcare scholarships and gap funding. This commitment will result in quality childcare for 1000 children ages 0-3 and their siblings. Additionally, Travis County Health and Human Services staff will update the Court on future investments totaling $34.3 million, which will require the Court approval at a later date.
Commissioners Move ‘Raising Travis County’ Effort Forward
August 26, 2025 - The Travis County Commissioners Court advanced implementation of the Travis County Child Care and Out of School Time Fund, the county’s voter-approved program to expand childcare access and affordability for working families.
First, the Commissioners Court unanimously approved a letter of intent signaling commitment to funding a $24 million contract with Workforce Solutions Capital Area to expand childcare scholarships and provide gap funding for providers serving existing scholarship recipients. The Commissioners Court also unanimously approved three contracts totaling $4.85 million with Austin ISD, Del Valle ISD, and Manor ISD. At a press conference yesterday, the school district representatives spoke on their plans to use the funding for pre-kindergarten, child care, and after school programs. These funds will ensure more than 2,000 Central Texas children will receive quality after school care through our local school districts.
Together, these actions kick off a series of childcare announcements that County Judge Andy Brown and the Commissioners Court are excited to share in the coming months as implementation of the childcare initiative continues.
