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.
As the Texas Senate announces its committee appointments for the 88th session, new mapping resources break down waiver lists by district.
HB 788 would establish a task force to study access to legal services for people with disabilities. The bill was authored by Rep. Terry Meza.
While the governor and lieutenant governor celebrate their inaugurations, the House and Senate’s initial drafts of the state budget could boost funding for some disability services.
HB 54 would increase the personal needs allowance from $60 to $85 per month for residents of long-term care facilities. The bill was authored by Rep. Senfronia Thompson.
As the regular session begins, state revenue projections show lawmakers have more money than ever to spend.
Council members awarded funding to continue the development of several ongoing grant projects, discussed legislative advocacy activities, and engaged with presentations on disability topics.
The governor’s vetoes, plus information on becoming a TCDD Council member.
TCDD Policy Fellow projects equip passionate professionals with knowledge and skills to champion the rights of people with developmental disabilities.
HHSC recognized our regional coordinator partnership with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, which has created positive impacts for older Texans as well as other people with disabilities.
Our TCDD Bills of the Week highlighted 18 pieces of legislation. Here’s where they ended up.
