TCDD News

During the first week of the session, the House and Senate approved rules on legislative procedure, public testimony, and COVID-19 testing for lawmakers and visitors to the Capitol building.

The Texas Legislature begins on Jan. 12, 2021. TCDD will provide weekly updates on legislative news and bills that relate to disability issues.

During the meetings, the Council funded new innovative projects; approved draft goals and objectives for the 2022-2026 State Plan; and developed public policy priorities.

Anyone interested in disability issues can participate and share their ideas on our state plan, which will guide our future work. The deadline to provide comments is Jan. 8, 2021.

This year is the 50th anniversary of the signing of the DD Act, which created DD councils in every state and territory to promote independence, integration, and inclusion for people with disabilities.

TCDD invests in projects to change the service and support system in Texas and build community capacity to help people with developmental disabilities.

TCDD conducted a survey for people with disabilities and their families to share input and help us identify which needs are being met and which ones aren’t in the system of services and supports in Texas.

The 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act is July 26, 2020. Texas will celebrate with a series of free webinars throughout the month of July.

The TCDD Listens Input Form provides an opportunity for you to share your disability-related issues, concerns, and ideas. The online form is available in English and Spanish.

During the meetings, the Council funded new innovative projects, discussed challenges posed by COVID-19, and developed plans for future activities and policy work.