A significant reduction in childcare subsidies is forthcoming. Approximately 14,000 children will be affected by the cuts. These subsidies are intended to help families afford childcare and are funded by the federal government.

The decision to cut subsidies was made by the Texas Workforce Commission, which voted to reduce the state's subsidies by 9.5%. This change will occur over the next 18 months. Further details about the impact of these cuts are available, including the experiences of families currently waiting for subsidies, such as a sole provider who has been waiting for over a year.