Texas Legislative News: Sept. 9, 2025
September 9, 2025
Texas lawmakers addressed several disability-related issues during their second special session, and rulemaking has begun on the new Education Savings Account program.
Texas lawmakers addressed several disability-related issues during their second special session, and rulemaking has begun on the new Education Savings Account program.
Council members awarded grant funding to continue ongoing projects and engaged in discussions on important disability issues.
Texas lawmakers addressed several disability-related issues during their second special session, and rulemaking has begun on the new Education Savings Account program.
Council members awarded grant funding to continue ongoing projects and engaged in discussions on important disability issues.
A selection of recent disability news, information, resources, advocacy opportunities, and more.
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act is passed, prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities in federally funded public spaces and programs.
The Help America Vote Act passes, requiring all election polling locations to have voting systems accessible to people with disabilities.
ABLE improved financial stability and employment options for people with disabilities by authorizing tax-advantaged savings accounts for youth and adults with disabilities.
Texas becomes the first state to put supported decision-making in law as an alternative to guardianship.
Grant projects creating change for
people with DD across Texas
People with DD, family members,
and professionals engaged in
TCDD-funded programs
Active projects creating change for
people with DD across Texas
People with DD, family members,
and professionals engaged in
TCDD-funded programs
