TxLege is Around the Corner: Help Shape the Conversation
The 90th Texas legislative session is quickly approaching. Set to begin on Jan. 12, 2027, lawmakers will gather and must prioritize the needs of Texans with developmental disabilities (DD) and their families. Their decisions should be rooted in evidence and informed by real-life experiences.
Join the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities (TCDD) for two roundtable conversations on our Public Policy Priorities. Each roundtable will focus on three TCDD policy priorities and help us gather input to share during the upcoming legislative session. We want to hear from you! Participants will have a chance to provide feedback on the policy, discuss how they or their families are impacted by the topics, and hear stories from other Texans facing similar issues.
Roundtable Information
Roundtable conversations will be held online via Zoom. Each session will take place in Central Time. Please register online in advance to attend. These roundtable conversations will begin next week:
Employment, Housing, and Transportation
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 1-2:30 p.m. Central time (CT) | Register Online
What barriers do Texans with developmental disabilities face when trying to find a job, a place to live in their community, and transportation to move independently? Join TCDD to share your thoughts and experiences on three of our public policy priorities: employment, housing, and transportation.
Attendant Wages and Training, Community Living, and Mental Health
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1-2:30 p.m. CT | Register Online
How does the current system of services in Texas support community inclusion and quality of life for Texans with disabilities and the people who care for them? Join TCDD to share your thoughts and experiences related to three of our public policy priorities: attendant wages and training, community living, and mental health.
If you need accommodations to attend, please describe them when registering. We need at least five days’ notice to fulfill some accommodation requests.
If you are unable to attend, we encourage you to still share your comments through our online survey. You can also download and share TCDD’s Public Policy Priorities (PDF, 2 pages, 945 KB).
The future of Texans with DD relies on the commitment and collaboration of our community members today. We hope to connect with you soon!
