Bill of the Week: HB 1941
January 31, 2025
House Bill 1941 would establish peer supports for individuals with IDD as a billable service under Medicaid. The bill was authored by Rep. Liz Campos.
House Bill 1941 would establish peer supports for individuals with IDD as a billable service under Medicaid. The bill was authored by Rep. Liz Campos.
A selection of recent disability news, information, resources, advocacy opportunities, and more.
Get a first look at new state budget drafts, learn about changes to House committee rules, track recent disability-related bill filings, and more.
HB 1188, relating to LIDDA referrals for students with IDD. The bill was authored by Rep. Christian Manuel.
Reviewing some basics on the Texas Legislature as well as legislative advocacy resources from TCDD.
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.
Texas HHSC is conducting a needs assessment survey to gather input about aging services for older Texans. The deadline to complete the survey is Aug. 26.
Apply online by Aug. 28 to join our Youth Ambassador team. Help us support youth with disabilities interested in building awareness and self-advocacy in health care and Medicaid services.
A selection of recent disability news, information, resources, advocacy opportunities, and more.
These grants will increase choice-making skills among youth with DD from birth to 14 and support self-determined health care for people with DD. The deadline to apply for both is Friday, Aug. 23.
Crystal Goodwin, TCDD’s public health and disability integration specialist, shares information for people with disabilities to get ready for this year’s hurricane season.
