Relating to establishing a pilot program to increase the supply of child-care services and encourage employer partnerships to meet strategic workforce needs in certain regions of the state.

SB 3007 establishes a pilot program to increase access to quality, affordable child care in targeted Texas regions by funding partnerships between local workforce boards, child-care providers, and employers. The program awards grants to local boards for projects that expand child-care supply and address specific regional workforce needs, requiring applicants to submit strategic plans with measurable goals for provider growth, employer engagement, and sustainability. Up to six regions will be selected based on population size (over 50,000 or over 10,000 residents), with the commission administering the competitive selection process. This pilot directly affects local workforce boards, child-care providers, and employers in designated areas, aiming to strengthen the child-care system to support working families and local economic needs.