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.
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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.
Our public policy team shares testimony with lawmakers on bills related to an IDD coordinating council, soft-skills training, and more.
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Learn how disability advocates across Texas celebrate year-round.
SB 1447 directs TEA to adopt standards relating to the use of assistive technology as needed for individualized special education programs and 504 plans. It was authored by Sen. José Menéndez.
A selection of recent disability news, information, resources, advocacy opportunities, and more.
Disability advocates are urging Texas lawmakers to take bold action on closing a $1.7 billion annual shortfall in state funding for special education.
Senate Bill 568 would restructure funding for special education programs in public schools. The bill was authored by Sen. Paul Bettencourt.
Legislative proposals that would use public funding for private school education have sparked significant concerns from disability advocates.
HB 1063 would create tenant legal service offices in local governments to assist low-income and disabled tenants. The bill was authored by Rep. Salman Bhojani.
TCDD Texas Legislative Halftime Update, Down Syndrome Advocacy Day at the Capitol, and hearings and bills to watch.
SB 57 would ensure public schools have safety plans and accommodations for students with disabilities during safety drills and disasters or emergencies. The bill was authored by Sen. Judith Zaffirini.
