Texas Tri-Share Child Care

Regional Programs (Dallas County)

Program Information

Dallas County Tri-Share/Employer Match Child Care Program
May 2025 (Pilot Launch)
$1M pilot funding from Dallas County
Employer provides up to $1,500/child, County matches $1,500 (total $3,000/child/year)
$3,000 per child per year
Employees of participating Dallas County businesses; must use licensed providers on network; no income cap

Official Website: https://dallascounty.org

Geographic Coverage

Major Cities

HoustonSan AntonioDallasAustinFort WorthEl PasoArlingtonCorpus ChristiPlanoLaredoLubbockGarlandIrvingAmarilloGrand PrairieMcKinneyFriscoBrownsvillePasadenaMesquite

Counties

HarrisDallasTarrantBexarTravisCollinDentonHidalgoEl PasoFort BendMontgomeryWilliamsonCameronNuecesBrazoriaBellGalvestonLubbockWebbJefferson

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about child care assistance in Texas

Dallas County's Employer Match Child Care Program is a tri-share initiative where employers contribute up to $1,500 per child per year, matched dollar-for-dollar by Dallas County, providing families with up to $3,000 in annual child care assistance.

No, there is no income cap for the Dallas County tri-share program. All employees of participating businesses are eligible regardless of income.

Families must use licensed child care providers in the licensed provider network, which includes over 230,000 providers nationwide.

Currently, the tri-share program is only available in Dallas County. Other Texas regions do not yet have similar programs, though expansion is being discussed.

Employers can enroll through the program portal or contact the Dallas Regional Chamber for more information.

Looking for More Options?

Employers in Texas can implement a Duo-Share program immediatelyโ€”a two-way cost split between employer and employee that can be launched in 60-90 days without waiting for government funding.

Learn About Duo-Share โ†’

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