Overview

In 1993, Texas KIDS COUNT began as an effort to evaluate child well-being in our state and explore the collective impact of policy change on Texas' children over time. Recognizing the necessity of quality information for sound policy making, we have assembled a comprehensive dataset across a wide range of topics relevant to Texas children and youth.

This site presents The State of Texas Children 2005, the latest in our annual series of reports detailing the status of our children overall and in every county in the state. To browse or download a comprehensive profile of all 36 Texas KIDS COUNT measures for the state of Texas, click here. To select a profile for one or more of Texas' 254 counties, go to County Profiles.

To view a sample section from The State of Texas Children 2005, or to order the complete report, go to State Data Book.

For more details about Texas KIDS COUNT data and other information resources, go to Help.

Thank you for your interest in the well-being of Texas' children. We hope you find The State of Texas Children 2005 report and this website to be indispensable resources for your work in supporting the children and families of Texas.