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Texas families and children have faced significant challenges in the last year, yet their resilience continues to shine. This report provides a comprehensive look at the well-being of Texas children across several critical and foundational areas, including health, education, and economic security.  \nAs a state, we must continue to work toward ensuring every child has access to the resources they need to thrive by expanding access to quality health care, improving educational opportunities, and addressing economic disparities that continue to affect far too many.  \nThis year's report deepened our analysis of health disparities, child poverty, and educational gaps. Our findings underscore the urgent need for policy solutions that close these gaps to ensure that every child, regardless of background or circumstance, has the opportunity to succeed.  \nWe are grateful for all the advocates, policymakers, and community leaders who continue to fight on behalf of Texas children. Together, we can build a state where every child is well-supported, healthy, and prepared for a prosperous future.  \nWarmly,  \n2 Executive Summary  \n5 Introduction  \n9 Health  \n19 Education  \n26 Economic Security  \n32 Conclusion  \n33 References  \n37 Acknowledgements  \nMarisa Bono  \nMarisa Bono  \n1  \n2024 Texas Kids Count Data Book  \nExecutive Summary  \nThe 2024 Texas Kids Count Data Book highlights the state of child well-being across Texas, focusing on health, education, and economic security. Despite some positive trends, significant disparities persist among children of color, those living in poverty, and Texans with limited access to health care and educational resources.  \nHEALTH   \nKey Findings:  \n Texas continues to struggle with high rates of uninsured children, with 9% of children under six and 6% of children aged 6-18 lacking health insurance 1 Hispanic/Latino children are particularly affected, with an uninsured rate of 15.9%, which is nearly three times the overall rate for all children.2  \n CHIP enrollment also experienced a decline, with 1% of Texas kids enrolling in 2022 compared to 4% in 2021, pointing to the need for improved access to coverage.3  \n Food insecurity remains a major issue with 1.7 million children facing food insecurity.4 Administrative barriers to programs like SNAP limit families' access to food assistance.  \n Anxiety and depression rates are rising among teens, as are alarming suicide attempt rates, particularly among Black and multiracial children. In 2023, 21% of Black and 27% of multiracial high schoolers reported attempting suicide, compared to 12% of white high schoolers in Texas.5  \n Only 61% of Texas 24-month-olds born in 2020 received the seven key vaccinesi recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for young children, compared to 68% of 24-month-olds born in 2020 nationwide.6 This was a 10% decline for Texas from 24-month-olds born in 2019.7  \n Re-enroll and protect access to Medicaid and CHIP for all eligible children, while focusing on efficiency to avoid future coverage loss.  \n Remove barriers to SNAP enrollment and expand after-school and summer meal programs to address food insecurity, particularly in high-need regions like Southeast Texas.  \n Increase access to reproductive and family planning services, with a focus on addressing racial disparities in prenatal care and improving outcomes for Black mothers.  \n Expand funding for school-based mental health programs to provide counseling, crisis intervention, and culturally competent support in high-need areas.  \n Increase funding for outreach programs that promote immunizations, focusing on underserved areas to improve vaccination rates among young children. Simplify access by offering free, mobile vaccination clinics in community centers and schools. 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