Relating to the establishment of the supporting life pilot program as part of the Thriving Texas Families Program.

HB 3989 establishes the Supporting Life Pilot Program under Texas' Thriving Texas Families Program to provide support services to pregnant teenagers (ages 11-21) and young parents of children under 36 months. The program requires the Health and Human Services Commission to operate a centralized facility in a county with 4 million+ residents, offering housing, childcare, parenting classes, counseling, early childhood education, and educational support services. Eligible participants must be between 11-21 years old, pregnant, or parents of a child under 36 months. The program is managed by an executive director appointed by the commission, with oversight from an advisory board. This pilot program is designed to coordinate care and support for young parents through direct service provision.