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.
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.
Our public policy team shares testimony with lawmakers on bills related to an IDD coordinating council, soft-skills training, and more.
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Learn how disability advocates across Texas celebrate year-round.
SB 1447 directs TEA to adopt standards relating to the use of assistive technology as needed for individualized special education programs and 504 plans. It was authored by Sen. José Menéndez.
A selection of recent disability news, information, resources, advocacy opportunities, and more.
Disability advocates are urging Texas lawmakers to take bold action on closing a $1.7 billion annual shortfall in state funding for special education.
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.
HB 109 would require health plans to approve claims for hearing aids that cost more than the allowable benefit if patients pay for the cost difference. The bill was authored by Rep. Julie Johnson.
