
Texas Legislative News: Jan. 15, 2025
We cover developments in the House speaker race and highlight recent disability-related bill filings.

We cover developments in the House speaker race and highlight recent disability-related bill filings.

The 89th Texas Legislative Session, disability advocacy training, youth ambassador projects, and more!

We cover developments in the House speaker race and highlight recent disability-related bill filings.

Council members awarded funding to continue ongoing projects, reviewed priorities for the upcoming Texas legislative session, and discussed strategies for meeting with lawmakers and legislative staff.

Election Day is here! TCDD has gathered resources to help people with disabilities access voting information and support.

Our public policy team shares testimony with lawmakers on bills related to an IDD coordinating council, soft-skills training, and more.

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Learn how disability advocates across Texas celebrate year-round.

SB 1447 directs TEA to adopt standards relating to the use of assistive technology as needed for individualized special education programs and 504 plans. It was authored by Sen. José Menéndez.

A selection of recent disability news, information, resources, advocacy opportunities, and more.

Disability advocates are urging Texas lawmakers to take bold action on closing a $1.7 billion annual shortfall in state funding for special education.

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.