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.
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.
As the Texas Senate announces its committee appointments for the 88th session, new mapping resources break down waiver lists by district.
HB 788 would establish a task force to study access to legal services for people with disabilities. The bill was authored by Rep. Terry Meza.
While the governor and lieutenant governor celebrate their inaugurations, the House and Senate’s initial drafts of the state budget could boost funding for some disability services.
HB 54 would increase the personal needs allowance from $60 to $85 per month for residents of long-term care facilities. The bill was authored by Rep. Senfronia Thompson.
As the regular session begins, state revenue projections show lawmakers have more money than ever to spend.
