Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) (TX Early Intervention, IDEA Part C)
Early intervention services for infants and toddlers who may have developmental delays or disabilities.
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Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) (TX Early Intervention, IDEA Part C)
- Phone:
- 877-787-8999
How to start: Search for the ECI program that serves your county, city or ZIP code on the HHS ECI page, or call the HHS Office of the Ombudsman at 877-787-8999. If more than one program covers your area, you can choose any of them.
What to ask: Ask how the evaluation works and what happens when your child turns 3.
Last checked October 16, 2026
Summary
Summary
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Early intervention services for infants and toddlers who may have developmental delays or disabilities. Families can contact the state program directly to ask about evaluation and eligibility.
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What to take away
- Phone: 877-787-8999
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Your next step
Call 877-787-8999 or use the ECI program search to find your local program.
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What we have confirmed
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What this means for your family
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- What is this?
- A statewide Texas HHSC program for infants and toddlers, run through local ECI programs.
- Why does it matter?
- Evaluations, assessments and the family service plan (IFSP) are provided at no cost to parents under IDEA.
- What should I do next?
- Call 877-787-8999 or use the ECI program search to find your local program.
- How does this connect to the rest of the manual?
- At age 3, children may be eligible for special education through the local school district.
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