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.
Learn more about what interim charges are, what charges are on the House’s list, and what advocates can do now that they’ve been issued.
TCDD asks Texans to make it a priority to connect with their neighbors with developmental disabilities and to help create more inclusive communities across the state.
TCDD Regional Coordinators engage communities, support advocates, and expand the reach and impact of the Council.
During the meetings, the Council awarded funding to both new and ongoing TCDD projects, welcomed new members, and considered plans for future state plan activities.
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.
Kaleh coordinates external communications for TCDD, including public advocacy campaigns and outreach activities for the Council’s initiatives. She joined TCDD on Jan. 19, 2021.
Gov. Greg Abbott released his list of emergency items, and the Texas House set its committee appointments.
The four-part webinar series is titled, “Promoting a Positive Experience with Special Education in Rural Communities and Small Districts.” It begins Jan. 26, 2021.
During the first week of the session, the House and Senate approved rules on legislative procedure, public testimony, and COVID-19 testing for lawmakers and visitors to the Capitol building.
The Texas Legislature begins on Jan. 12, 2021. TCDD will provide weekly updates on legislative news and bills that relate to disability issues.
