TCDD Extra: May 2025
May 28, 2025
A selection of recent disability news, information, resources, advocacy opportunities, and more.
A selection of recent disability news, information, resources, advocacy opportunities, and more.
With only six days left in the legislative session, get the latest on disability-related bills that have passed and ones that are still in play as time winds down at the Capitol.
Senate Bill 1952 would designate the Health and Human Services Commission as the sole administrator of the School Health and Related Services (SHARS) program in Texas. It was authored by Sen. Angela Paxton.
For Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re highlighting important resources and grant projects that support people who are dually diagnosed with DD and mental health conditions.
Council members awarded funding for ongoing projects, discussed TCDD’s next strategic plan, engaged in presentations on important disability issues, 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.
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.
