Texas Legislative News: June 24, 2025
June 24, 2025
We continue taking stock of the legislative session by looking at how lawmakers addressed health and safety for Texans with DD.
We continue taking stock of the legislative session by looking at how lawmakers addressed health and safety for Texans with DD.
Texas lawmakers advanced some new measures for people with DD, but several gaps remain in ensuring full personal and civil rights.
See how Texas lawmakers sought to address critical accessibility issues for Texans with DD during the recent legislative session.
The TCDD Bill of the Week highlighted 19 pieces of legislation. Here’s where they ended up.
As lawmakers adjourn the 89th Legislature, Gov. Greg Abbott has until June 22 to sign, veto, or allow bills to take effect without his signature.
Council members awarded funding to continue ongoing projects, developed legislative advocacy strategies, and more.
TCDD is seeking a Public Policy Analyst to perform policy and legislative advocacy activities that support our Council’s goals and priorities.
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.
Teague has been a disability advocate for more than two decades and was previously a grant manager at the Burkhart Center for Autism Education and Research at Texas Tech University.
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.
