06/09/2026
Hey friends of Texas Midwives! We need your help!!!
On Wednesday June 17th at 10:00AM TDLR (Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the department that issues midwifery licenses in Texas) will hold their next Advisory Board Meeting. The meeting is being held exclusively by teleconference and will be able to be viewed publically on the TDLR YouTube page.
What TDLR needs is to hear from the public regarding midwives PRIOR TO THIS MEETING. You can send written comments ahead of time by email to [email protected]
A sample email:
" I am (name) living in (town, county) writing today about my care with a licensed midwife. I have had ( number of births) with a midwife. (Feel free to share some general information about your experiences, versus detailed birth stories). I value the professionalism and quality of care I received that allowed me to be safe, well cared for and respected in my birth choices. I want this access to continue. Please continue to follow the guidance of the midwives on the advisory board and the state midwife organization in the ongoing regulation and support of licensed midwifery in Texas. "
Your comments will not be read live, but they have a lot of influence and ARE being noticed by TDLR leadership! Please take a minute to tell them how much your midwives mean to you.
Let me know in the comments that you emailed, and stay tuned for more updates on how to support licenced midwifery in Texas!