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.
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.
The House is set to take up its version of the state budget, plus hearings to watch.
The Texas Senate approved its version of the state’s next two-year budget, which included funding to reduce interest lists and boost technology for IDD service providers.
Both the Texas House and Senate are considering legislation that could impact ballot access across the state, particularly for voters with disabilities.
Tensions flare at the Capitol over election issues, plus hearings to watch.
As the 87th regular session reaches its halfway point, weekly committee hearings continue in the House and Senate on important disability-related legislation.
