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.
Texas HHSC is conducting a needs assessment survey to gather input about aging services for older Texans. The deadline to complete the survey is Aug. 26.
Apply online by Aug. 28 to join our Youth Ambassador team. Help us support youth with disabilities interested in building awareness and self-advocacy in health care and Medicaid services.
A selection of recent disability news, information, resources, advocacy opportunities, and more.
These grants will increase choice-making skills among youth with DD from birth to 14 and support self-determined health care for people with DD. The deadline to apply for both is Friday, Aug. 23.
Crystal Goodwin, TCDD’s public health and disability integration specialist, shares information for people with disabilities to get ready for this year’s hurricane season.
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.
