Texas Governor Greg Abbott has directed state agencies to investigate potential fraud in the state’s child care funding programs. In a letter issued today, Governor Abbott instructed Texas agencies to take action following reports of possible systematic fraud in subsidized child care systems in other states.
“Recently, the Trump Administration and independent journalists have uncovered potential systematic fraud in subsidized child care systems in states like Minnesota,” said Governor Abbott. “Such fraud will never be tolerated in Texas. Today, I directed Texas state agencies to take proactive steps to prevent, detect, and eliminate misuse of taxpayer funds to protect the integrity of Texas’ Child Care Services Program.”
Under this directive, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) will work with the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to implement additional anti-fraud measures and conduct investigations into any possible misuse or misdirection of taxpayer dollars.
Governor Abbott leads the executive office for the state government of Texas, focusing on economic development, education enhancement, border security efforts, and community initiatives. The office supports job growth and innovation across the state as part of its mission within the executive branch official website. Since his election in 2014, Abbott’s administration has advanced various initiatives including Operation Lone Star for border security and actions aimed at preventing child sex trafficking official website.
The Office of Texas Governor Greg Abbott operates out of Austin at the State Insurance Building and delivers services statewide official website. Governor Abbott was also named among TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in 2024 official website.
