Texas Legislative News: March 25, 2025
March 25, 2025
Disability advocates are urging Texas lawmakers to take bold action on closing a $1.7 billion annual shortfall in state funding for special education.
Disability advocates are urging Texas lawmakers to take bold action on closing a $1.7 billion annual shortfall in state funding for special education.
Senate Bill 568 would restructure funding for special education programs in public schools. The bill was authored by Sen. Paul Bettencourt.
Legislative proposals that would use public funding for private school education have sparked significant concerns from disability advocates.
HB 1063 would create tenant legal service offices in local governments to assist low-income and disabled tenants. The bill was authored by Rep. Salman Bhojani.
TCDD Texas Legislative Halftime Update, Down Syndrome Advocacy Day at the Capitol, and hearings and bills to watch.
The Texas House recently passed several major education bills that would impact students with disabilities.
SB 769 would require the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to issue a report on the enrollment and success of students with disabilities in higher education. It was authored by Sen. José Menéndez.
Check out some of our latest legislative resources and public testimony from our public policy team.
HB 1936 would strengthen the enforcement of accessible parking violations. It was authored by Rep. David Cook.
The Texas Senate passed its state budget proposal last month. Now, House members are set to debate their version later this week.
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.
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A selection of recent disability news, information, resources, advocacy opportunities, and more.
