Texas Legislative News: June 17, 2025
June 17, 2025
Texas lawmakers advanced some new measures for people with DD, but several gaps remain in ensuring full personal and civil rights.
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.
Senate Bill 66 would require a study on authorizing supported decision-making agreements to include assistance in legal proceedings. The bill was authored by Sen. Judith Zaffirini.
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.
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.
