S.B. No. 462 establishes a priority waiting list for child-care services specifically for the children of child-care workers in Texas. The bill defines a "child-care worker" as an individual employed at a licensed child-care facility for at least 25 hours per week, excluding owners or directors unless their child is enrolled in a program not directly supervised by them. The legislation mandates that any waiting list for child-care services must prioritize children of eligible child-care workers, ensuring they receive timely access to these services.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that child-care workers whose children are granted priority on the waiting list will undergo an annual eligibility redetermination in accordance with commission rules. This act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, following its passage in both the Senate and House.

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