
Texas Legislative News: June 24, 2025
We continue taking stock of the legislative session by looking at how lawmakers addressed health and safety for Texans with DD.

We continue taking stock of the legislative session by looking at how lawmakers addressed health and safety for Texans with DD.

Texas lawmakers advanced some new measures for people with DD, but several gaps remain in ensuring full personal and civil rights.

See how Texas lawmakers sought to address critical accessibility issues for Texans with DD during the recent legislative session.

The TCDD Bill of the Week highlighted 19 pieces of legislation. Here’s where they ended up.

As lawmakers adjourn the 89th Legislature, Gov. Greg Abbott has until June 22 to sign, veto, or allow bills to take effect without his signature.

Council members awarded funding to continue ongoing projects, developed legislative advocacy strategies, and more.

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

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.

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.

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.