H.B. No. 3807 proposes to establish a priority waiting list for child-care services specifically for the children of certain 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 bill 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 measure aims to support child-care workers by facilitating access to child-care services for their own children, thereby recognizing their contributions to the sector. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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