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.
SB 477 would improve accessibility for voters with disabilities and give voters with mobility-related disabilities priority access to vote at polling locations. The bill was authored by Sen. Judith Zaffirini.
For this week’s Texas Legislative News, we highlight disability-related bills passing in the House, TCDD testimony, and more.
HB 459 would prohibit the use of physical restraint and chemical irritants on public school students age 10 or younger. The bill was authored by Rep. Lacey Hull.
As the Texas House begins considering legislation, check out the latest in TCDD policy events, public testimony, and upcoming hearings to watch.
HB 195 would ensure a safety plan for persons with disabilities in a disaster or emergency on a school campus. The bill was authored by Rep. Mary González.
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Advance your disability advocacy skills with our Training Sprints and Texas Partners in Policymaking program.
A selection of recent disability news, information, resources, advocacy opportunities, and more.
During the meetings, Council members awarded grant funding for new and ongoing TCDD projects and engaged in discussions on important disability issues.
The 2024 primary elections are on March 5. People with disabilities and their family members can review important dates, voting locations, and available voting resources ahead of time to have their voting plan ready.
