Teen Pregnancy & Parenting (Texas)

Texas has seen steady declines in teen birth rates since 2015, with meaningful differences by region and population group. This brief compiles trends, disparities, and supports for young parents.

What We Track

Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15–19), 2015–2025
Disparities by race/ethnicity and rural vs. urban counties
Supports for young parents: home visiting, childcare access, school re-engagement

Methods

Rates normalized to the 15–19 population. Small-n values pooled across 2–3 years and annotated. Breaks in series due to reporting changes are marked.

Findings (Stub)

— summarize the 2015–2025 trend —
— note regions with higher-than-state-average rates —
— connect supports to school persistence and employment —

Program & Policy Notes (Stub)

Home visiting & case management for young parents
Childcare access, WIC, Medicaid/EPSDT utilization
Re-engagement pathways: flexible scheduling, credit recovery