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Texas Legislative Session
Stay informed during the legislative session with regular updates from TCDD. Our public policy team monitors legislative activities that could impact disability-related programs and services in Texas.
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Read information about how you could be impacted by COVID-19, plain language resources, and how to stay up-to-date with legislative activities. This page will be updated as new information and resources become available.
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Bill of the Week: HB 2256
HB 2256 would create a bilingual special education certification for teachers. The bill was authored by Rep. Bobby Guerra.
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Texas Legislative News: April 12, 2021
The Texas Senate approved its version of the state’s next two-year budget, which included funding to reduce interest lists and boost technology for IDD service providers.
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Bill of the Week: HB 797
HB 797 would allow home health nurses to administer any FDA-approved vaccines. The bill was authored by Rep. Donna Howard.
The Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities is committed to creating change so that each individual is able to be fully included in their own communities and exercise control over their own lives.