
Gov. Abbott Announces New TCDD Appointments
The Texas governor appointed four new members and reappointed two current members to our Council.

The Texas governor appointed four new members and reappointed two current members to our Council.

Find information on new opportunities to enhance your legislative advocacy and check out five upcoming hearings to watch as well as recent disability-related bill filings.

HB 2807 would establish a statewide coordinating council for intellectual and developmental disability services. The bill was authored by Rep. Toni Rose.

Check out five committee hearings to watch this week, recent disability-related bill filings, details on getting TCDD advocacy support at the Capitol, and more.

House Bill 2292 would prohibit the practice of school-initiated undocumented early pickups. The bill was authored by Rep. Alma Allen.

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

TCDD has issued a RFA for a new grant project that will increase choice-making skills among children with DD from ages 3-11. The deadline to apply is Dec.7.

A selection of recent disability news, information, resources, advocacy opportunities, and more.

TCDD is seeking a Public Policy Analyst to perform policy and legislative advocacy activities that support our Council’s goals and priorities.

Applications are open for Professional Pathways, our mentorship program for careers in the developmental disabilities field.

House Bill 2310 would require the development of a four-year strategic plan to improve access to child care and early childhood education for children with disabilities. The bill was authored by Rep. Claudia Ordaz.

Disability-related bills advance in the House and Senate as important legislative deadlines approach.

House Bill 3834 strengthens support for the reentry and reintegration of offenders with intellectual disabilities. The bill was authored by Rep. Joe Moody.

Congratulations to the Texas Partners in Policymaking Class of 2025! The graduates are ready to lead the charge toward change, utilizing their refined disability knowledge and advocacy skills.

The Texas House recently passed several major education bills that would impact students with disabilities.