Texas Legislative News: Jan. 15, 2025
January 15, 2025
We cover developments in the House speaker race and highlight recent disability-related bill filings.
We cover developments in the House speaker race and highlight recent disability-related bill filings.
The 89th Texas Legislative Session, disability advocacy training, youth ambassador projects, and more!
We cover developments in the House speaker race and highlight recent disability-related bill filings.
Council members awarded funding to continue ongoing projects, reviewed priorities for the upcoming Texas legislative session, and discussed strategies for meeting with lawmakers and legislative staff.
Election Day is here! TCDD has gathered resources to help people with disabilities access voting information and support.
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.
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.
