@maxrombado

Finding my place in the good fight. Director of Early Learning Policy @putkids1st. 2x Texas Ex. Opinions/tweets are my own. 🇦🇷🇺🇸

Joined January 2013
  • Tweets442
  • Following580
  • Followers335
27Media
Yesterday, the Texas Senate Education Committee began its interim hearing on SB 2—the school choice program. Less than 15 minutes into a 6-hour hearing, “child care” came up. That moment stuck with me. 🧵 #txed #txlege
1
1
152
As care becomes increasingly expensive, young families—and would-be families—are finding themselves without choices for high quality choices. The consequences are spilling into larger conversations about affordability, economic growth, and now even school choice. #txed #txlege
1
91
more replies
Texas has built a reputation as the best place to do business. The next step is building a reputation as the best place to start a family—to be a kid. Affordable child care is part of that conversation. #txed #txlege
1
1
79
Big thank you to Senators @AngelaPaxtonTX and @SenRoyceWest for speaking up about the importance of child care in Texas. đź‘Źđź‘Źđź‘Ź #txed #txlege
1
73
Education Week takes a look at the new Texas plan to support child care and pre-k for kids with disabilities. #TXlege #TXed @maxrombado @educationweek edweek.org/teaching-learning…

This State Has a Plan to Improve Early Childhood Special Education. Here's How

Experts discuss the difficulties that families and educators face in supporting young students with disabilities.

edweek.org
1
2
175
Affordable child care is a pro-child, pro-family, and pro-business solution that strengthens Texas. This legislative session, lawmakers have an opportunity to bring that solution to life. Let’s work together to make that happen. #txlege #txed
Texans Care for Children@putkids1stSep 29
As Texas families face higher costs for child care and other essentials, we're urging the Legislature to support TWC's request for additional funding for child care scholarships — and calling on lawmakers to go further this session. #TXlege @maxrombado
1
4
244
Back in the day, our staff members were just kids trying to make it through the school day. Now we’re bringing those memories back at School’s in Session! 🎟️Tickets just $50 📒Sept. 18 | 7–10 pm | Austin Central Library 👯Grab your friends & join us: bit.ly/SchoolsInSession2026
2
1
118
Chair of the TX House Trade, Workforce, Economic Development Cmte, @AngieChenButton, raises awareness of the expected reduction in child care scholarships for 2027. Thank you Chair Button for being a champion of early education! #txlege #txed
1
1
153
Read about the impact of the child care target reductions for Dallas County here: dallasnews.com/news/educatio…

Texas lowers childcare target in Dallas County. What it means for families

Texas reduced Dallas County’s childcare target by 1,604 average children served daily, potentially shrinking waitlist openings.

dallasnews.com
25
Soaring child care costs continue to strain family budgets. Without more funding for child care scholarships, fewer kids will have access to quality care and many parents will leave the workforce. TX Lege must invest in more child care scholarships next session. #txlege #txed
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
@startelegramAug 20
Tarrant County families will lose childcare aid as inflation, budget woes continue star-telegram.com/news/local…

Tarrant County families will lose childcare aid as inflation, budget woes continue

Fewer Tarrant families will be eligible for childcare aid as state officials grapple with rising costs. Tuition exceeds $10,000 a year.

star-telegram.com
1
4
334
The TribFest program is out — including this panel with @Steph_Rubin! Join us for the child care discussion on Saturday, September 26! Here's the full lineup: festival.texastribune.org/sc… #TribFest26 #TXlege
3
7
259
Great to be back in the TX Cap yesterday - this time in my new role as Director of Early Learning Policy at @putkids1st. Testified before the Sunset Cmte on: - important of child care scholarships - access to care for kids w/ disabilities #txed #txlege
2
2
8
417
Read our statement here: txchildren.org/feedback-on-s… #txed #txlege

Feedback on Sunset Report on TWC's Child Care Role - Texans Care for Children

We urge the Sunset Commission to support the staff recommendations and develop additional recommendations to strengthen child care.

txchildren.org
78
The evidence is clear and consistent: investing in early childhood education leads to better outcomes and greater savings. Failing to invest in ECE presents an opportunity cost TX cannot afford. #txed #txlege
Texans Care for Children@putkids1stJul 31
“Our students that are with us in pre-K outperform students that go to kindergarten that are not with us in pre-K.” #TXlege #TXed @Lina_Ruiz48 @maxrombado @childrenatrisk @earlylearningtx star-telegram.com/news/local…

Where is pre-K enrollment growing, declining in Tarrant? Here’s what to know

The county’s overall pre-K enrollment declined in the 2025-26 school year, but certain communities are seeing rapid growth in this grade.

star-telegram.com
2
5
573
Our statement on the budget instructions to state agencies. State revenue is still coming in strong. Next session, the Legislature should fully fund critical programs for kids and families. #TXlege
3
5
197
Hey early learning folks - The next Task Force meeting is this Tuesday, 6/30. The meeting time, location & agenda will be posted here: tea.texas.gov/educators/earl… Past meetings have taken place in person 9 am - 2 pm. This one will likely follow the same format. #TXlege #TXed
1
2
88
Let’s get to work! #txed #txlege
Texans Care for Children@putkids1stJun 25
We’re excited to have THREE new members of our team! 🎉 More details in the 🧵below. #TXlege #TXed
1
4
342
The latest STAAR scores highlight both the challenge and importance of helping students build strong literacy skills early on. Investing in high-quality pre-K gives Texas students the strong foundation they need to thrive in 3rd grade and beyond. #txed #txlege
2
2
192
Max Rombado retweeted
Andrew Cates@andycatesMay 15
2. AOR 639 confirms that charter schools and private/religious schools are not subject to the prohibition on use of public funds for political advertising because they are not considered "political subdivisions" like public schools are. 3/6
1
4
5
12
6,649
Load more