April 2, 2025
To: House Committee on Delivery of Government Efficiency
Re: Testimony FOR House Bill 3963
Good afternoon, Chairman Capriglione, Vice Chair Bhojani and Members,
My name is Kelle Kieschnick and I am the Vice President of Policy with the Texas Business Leadership Council testifying in support of House Bill 3963. We are a non-partisan, statewide network of business leaders advancing policies to support a more globally competitive Texas.
Our current disjointed early childhood system costs Texas businesses $10 billion annually in lost productivity. A more efficient system would better support families, boost economic output and better prepare children for future education and workforce success…