August 2026 Council Meeting Recap
August 14, 2026
Council members awarded funding to continue ongoing projects, developed legislative advocacy strategies, and more.
Council members awarded funding to continue ongoing projects, developed legislative advocacy strategies, and more.
A selection of recent disability news, information, resources, advocacy opportunities, and more.
Access free online trainings and advance your disability advocacy skills.
A selection of recent disability news, information, resources, advocacy opportunities, and more.
Council members awarded grant funding to continue ongoing projects, discussed initiatives to improve health equity and service delivery for Texans with disabilities, and more.
Disability Voting Rights Week is a nonpartisan movement that advocates for accessible voting and celebrates the disability community. Voting is one of the strongest ways to participate in our democracy. Be sure that your voice is heard!
TCDD has announced funding available for two new grant projects. The deadline to apply is Oct. 18.
A selection of recent disability news, information, resources, advocacy opportunities, and more.
TCDD is seeking a part-time coordinator to support our youth ambassadors. The coordinator will motivate and assist youth ambassadors with important issues like health care and alternatives to guardianship.
The Council awarded funding to continue several ongoing grant projects, approved a new operating budget, welcomed five new members while recognizing former members who recently completed their Council terms, and more.
SB 769 would require the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to issue a report on the enrollment and success of students with disabilities in higher education. It was authored by Sen. José Menéndez.
Check out some of our latest legislative resources and public testimony from our public policy team.
HB 1936 would strengthen the enforcement of accessible parking violations. It was authored by Rep. David Cook.
The Texas Senate passed its state budget proposal last month. Now, House members are set to debate their version later this week.
HB 1041 would prohibit paid caregivers from serving as beneficiaries of life insurance policies for individuals under their care. It was authored by Rep. Chris Turner.
