SB 1145 Child Care Tax Exemption

Strongly supported the child care tax exemption under SB 1145, framing it as a vital investment in future generations and working families.

A child care provider detailed the financial strains on daycare centers, rising inflation, and state mandates, urging the council to adopt the 100% tax exemption.

A former child care center owner shared the hardships faced by daycare operators during COVID-19 and post-pandemic inflation, supporting property tax relief.

A child care center owner discussed low educator wages, staffing shortages, and high operational costs, urging support for SB 1145 to help retain staff and lower family costs.

A licensed Texas Rising Star child care provider spoke in favor of SB 1145, explaining that tax relief would allow providers to invest back into their staff and community.