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.
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.
Texas Partners in Policymaking is now accepting applications for the 2023 class. Texas Partners in Policymaking is an advanced leadership training program for self-advocates and family members of people with developmental disabilities.
Mobile carriers are shutting down 3G technologies in 2022. Learn how people with disabilities and their families can prepare and find updated devices.
TCDD reflects on our partnerships with each of you and celebrates another year of advocacy, community capacity building, and systems improvement for people with DD.
Funding is available for self-advocacy groups to build their organizational capacity and expand their impact.
During the meetings, the Council awarded funding to continue the development of TCDD projects. Council members also discussed current and future state plan activities.
