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.
Council members awarded grant funding and engaged in discussions on important disability issues, including oral health care, special education, community recreation, and more.
2023 marks 60 years of the DD Act. Learn about the lasting impact the DD Act has made for people with developmental disabilities.
TCDD has identified Legislative Champions for the 88th legislative session. These are lawmakers who actively worked toward improving the quality of life for Texans with DD.
TCDD has identified Legislative Champions for the 88th legislative session. These are lawmakers who actively worked toward improving the quality of life for Texans with DD.
Ambassadors will promote alternatives to guardianship for young adults with developmental disabilities.
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.
