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.
We invite you to learn more about the historic federal law that protects the rights and affirms the dignity of all Americans with disabilities.
In her role, TenBrink will lead all of TCDD’s leadership and advocacy efforts, including managing the Texas Partners in Policymaking program. TenBrink will also support TCDD’s coalition building and community engagement initiatives.
TCDD is seeking review panel members to evaluate grant proposals. Members of the review panel evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of proposals and develop group recommendations to the Council about funding.
Council members awarded funding for new and ongoing grant projects, heard presentations on legislative advocacy, and discussed public policy priorities.
We encourage you to celebrate the positive roles and recognize the unique needs of older adults and caregivers in your community.
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.
