Collaborative Council

The Collaborative Council assists the Children’s Commission by informing commission members and staff of local, regional, and statewide issues that impact attorney and judicial practices in child welfare cases. The Collaborative Council is an advisory body composed of child welfare stakeholders from across Texas, including advocates for children, youth, and families.

There are approximately 40 Collaborative Council members at any given time. Collaborative Council members serve at the discretion of the Children’s Commission for no set term. Vacancies on the Collaborative Council may occur at any time during the year as a result of resignation, non-participation, or continued absence from Children’s Commission meetings. Three consecutive absences from Children’s Commission meetings or non-participation by the Collaborative Council member on assigned committees may result in removal from the Collaborative Council. Collaborative Council members have various opportunities to participate and provide input into the activities, projects, and strategies undertaken by the Children’s Commission.

Collaborative Council Membership List

• May 2025

Additional Documents

• Children’s Commission’s Collaborative Council Overview (July 2023)