
August 2026 Council Meeting Recap
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.

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.

Kaleh coordinates external communications for TCDD, including public advocacy campaigns and outreach activities for the Council’s initiatives. She joined TCDD on Jan. 19, 2021.
Gov. Greg Abbott released his list of emergency items, and the Texas House set its committee appointments.

The four-part webinar series is titled, “Promoting a Positive Experience with Special Education in Rural Communities and Small Districts.” It begins Jan. 26, 2021.
During the first week of the session, the House and Senate approved rules on legislative procedure, public testimony, and COVID-19 testing for lawmakers and visitors to the Capitol building.

The Texas Legislature begins on Jan. 12, 2021. TCDD will provide weekly updates on legislative news and bills that relate to disability issues.

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.