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.
During the meetings, Council members awarded funding to new and ongoing projects; visited with state lawmakers at the Texas Capitol; and engaged in discussions on disability topics.
HB 199 would establish a sales tax exemption for child and adult diapers. The bill was authored by Rep. Donna Howard.
The governor and lieutenant governor announce their priorities for the session as the Texas House sets its committee membership.
HB 1781 would establish accountability guidelines for specialized support campuses with consultation from educators, parents, and other stakeholders. The bill was authored by Rep. Gina Hinojosa.
The press conference on ending harmful restraint practices, bill filings, a legislative training opportunity, and TCDD’s first policy team member spotlight.
Join TCDD on June 14, 2023, for a Disability Policy Academy titled “A Capitol Recap: Disability Policy in the 88th Legislature”
TCDD is seeking four youth ambassadors to help teach people about supported decision-making and alternatives to guardianship.
With one week left in the Legislature’s regular session, check out some of the disability-related bills that remain viable ahead of final deadlines in the House and Senate.
Council members awarded funding to continue developing several ongoing TCDD projects, discussed recent news from the Texas Legislature, and engaged with presenters on important disability topics.
