
Texas Legislative News: Jan. 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.

This week, we kick off our legislative updates with a recap of the Texas general election and provide information on bill filings.

Some people may experience workplace bullying and not even know it. Others may know it but not know what to do about it. Fortunately, laws and resources exist to help protect people from being bullied at work.

The guide features tips for students, parents, and educators on preparing for higher education, as well as information about other educational and career options.

Even though National Disability Employment Awareness Month has ended, promoting inclusive employment for people with disabilities doesn’t stop.

To better promote the priorities at the Capitol, TCDD is gathering stories from people with disabilities, their family members, and professionals in the DD field.