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Voters approved a tax increase of $0.025 per $100 valuation in November 2024 to support more affordable child care across Travis County. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact)
South Central Austin

Funding for up to 1,000 new slots for child care may be coming soon for Travis County residents

By Haley McLeod

Most of Travis County’s new child care funding and slots are expected to become available by fall 2025 at the earliest, following a tax rate increase approved by voters last November.

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