Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
HB4903 creates the Quad-Agency Child Care Initiative Commission, a statutory body designed to eliminate conflicting or overly costly regulations across TWC, HHSC, DFPS, and TEA. This is a deregulatory tool rather than a new mandate; it grants child care providers the right to petition for the review and repeal of burdensome rules, though it carries a risk of reduced federal subsidy (CCDF) availability due to administrative reallocation.
Rep. Caroline Harris Davila·House Bill·Regular Session
Department of Family and Protective Services • Health and Human Services Commission • Quad-Agency Child Care Initiative Commission (New Oversight Body) • Texas Education Agency (TEA) • Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office (Final Arbiter on Regulatory Conflicts) • Texas Workforce Commission (Administrative Host)
This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:
Notable regulatory updates (effective 2025-06-20). Consider how these changes may affect your operations.
Affected business types:
lowMinimal cost impact anticipated.
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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
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Common questions about HB4903
HB4903 creates the Quad-Agency Child Care Initiative Commission, a statutory body designed to eliminate conflicting or overly costly regulations across TWC, HHSC, DFPS, and TEA. This is a deregulatory tool rather than a new mandate; it grants child care providers the right to petition for the review and repeal of burdensome rules, though it carries a risk of reduced federal subsidy (CCDF) availability due to administrative reallocation.
HB4903 was authored by Texas Representative Caroline Harris Davila during the Regular Session.
HB4903 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.
HB4903 is enforced by Department of Family and Protective Services, Health and Human Services Commission, Quad-Agency Child Care Initiative Commission (New Oversight Body), Texas Education Agency (TEA), Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office (Final Arbiter on Regulatory Conflicts) and Texas Workforce Commission (Administrative Host).
The regulatory priority for HB4903 is rated as "moderate". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of HB4903 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
HB4903 addresses topics including day care, state agencies, boards & commissions, state agencies, boards & commissions--newly proposed, public notice and education agency, texas.
Key dates for HB4903: Effective date is 2025-06-20. Rulemaking: Must hold first meeting to begin coordination and regulatory review process. (2025-12-31); Must update website to accept public comments and review requests regarding child care regulations. (As soon as practicable). Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
HB4903 primarily affects healthcare providers and medical facilities. These businesses should review the legislation with their legal and compliance teams to understand potential impacts.
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