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.
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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.
In his role, Rey oversees daily accounting and TCDD budget projections. He joined TCDD on May 17, 2021.
It’s crunch time for the House and Senate as the 87th regular session enters its final days. Lawmakers adjourn sine die on May 31.
With 14 days left in the session, both the House and Senate are winding down their consideration of bills. Still, there are several important hearings this week on disability-related legislation.
During its spring meetings, the Council awarded funding to continue the development of TCDD projects, received updates on the Texas Legislature, and discussed future activities and policy work.
In the session’s waning days, lawmakers will discuss some proposed bills in formal meetings rather than public hearings, making it an important time for advocates to contact their legislators.
HB 140 would require the implementation of a statewide program to provide certain co-navigation services to deaf-blind individuals. The bill was authored by Rep. Mary González.
What to expect when lawmakers gather this week and an update on bill filings for the session.
This week, we provide an update on House leadership, bill filings, and more TCDD informational videos.
This week, we provide an update on bill filings, the lieutenant governor’s legislative priorities, and an informational video.
Council members awarded funding to new and ongoing projects; strategized future grant and policy activities; and discussed disability issues and legislative advocacy opportunities.
