House Bill 2310 would require the development of a four-year strategic plan to improve access to child care and early childhood education for children with disabilities. The bill was authored by Rep. Claudia Ordaz.
Disability-related bills advance in the House and Senate as important legislative deadlines approach.
House Bill 3834 strengthens support for the reentry and reintegration of offenders with intellectual disabilities. The bill was authored by Rep. Joe Moody.
Congratulations to the Texas Partners in Policymaking Class of 2025! The graduates are ready to lead the charge toward change, utilizing their refined disability knowledge and advocacy skills.
The Texas House recently passed several major education bills that would impact students with disabilities.
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
TCDD has issued a RFA for a new grant project that will increase choice-making skills among children with DD from ages 3-11. The deadline to apply is Dec.7.
A selection of recent disability news, information, resources, advocacy opportunities, and more.
TCDD is seeking a Public Policy Analyst to perform policy and legislative advocacy activities that support our Council’s goals and priorities.
Applications are open for Professional Pathways, our mentorship program for careers in the developmental disabilities field.
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.
