Travis County to discuss how taxpayers can help low-income families access childcare

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Dozens of parents, childcare providers and employees rallied on the Texas Capitol steps Monday, taking the day off, hoping to get through to lawmakers.

On the day of a national movement called, "A Day Without Childcare," the group is asking for better funding in order to make childcare more affordable, and to improve employee wages.

This comes as Travis County is set to discuss the proposed tax rate election for the 2025 Tax Year. Commissioners will look at how the count can give more people access to early childhood care and afterschool/summer services, according to the May 14 agenda.

Travis County Judge Andy Brown and Precinct One Commissioner Jeff Travillion are leading this conversation.

This story will be updated by Reporter Jala Washington.