The Texas Association for the Education of Young Children (TXAEYC) is a professional membership association that works to increase access to high-quality early childhood education and to advance a diverse, well-prepared and well-compensated early childhood profession. With nearly 3,000 members and 20 local chapters, TXAEYC is the largest membership organization in the state of Texas for early childhood professionals and is committed to providing programs and services that equitably meet the needs of young children, their families, and early childhood professionals. We are an affiliate of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the Southern Early Childhood Association (SECA), and the Associate Degree Early Childhood Teacher Educators – ACCESS. The mission and vision of TXAEYC is celebrating, educating, and advocating for young children, families, and the early childhood profession. To achieve this, TXAEYC leverages the power of our members to serve the early childhood field. Our portfolio of programming includes a wide range of government funded programs and services aimed at increasing the quality of programs and furthering the professional development of early childhood educators. Additionally, we facilitate the regular sharing of information and resources through our annual conference, research journal, newsletter, webinars, and membership meetings. As a trusted and valued voice, TXAEYC works with elected officials and state agency staff to strengthen and advance public policy aligned with best practices.