
TCDD Extra: May 2025
A selection of recent disability news, information, resources, advocacy opportunities, and more.

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

With only six days left in the legislative session, get the latest on disability-related bills that have passed and ones that are still in play as time winds down at the Capitol.

Senate Bill 1952 would designate the Health and Human Services Commission as the sole administrator of the School Health and Related Services (SHARS) program in Texas. It was authored by Sen. Angela Paxton.

For Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re highlighting important resources and grant projects that support people who are dually diagnosed with DD and mental health conditions.

Council members awarded funding for ongoing projects, discussed TCDD’s next strategic plan, engaged in presentations on important disability issues, and more.

The Texas governor appointed four new members and reappointed two current members to our Council.

Find information on new opportunities to enhance your legislative advocacy and check out five upcoming hearings to watch as well as recent disability-related bill filings.

HB 2807 would establish a statewide coordinating council for intellectual and developmental disability services. The bill was authored by Rep. Toni Rose.

Check out five committee hearings to watch this week, recent disability-related bill filings, details on getting TCDD advocacy support at the Capitol, and more.

House Bill 2292 would prohibit the practice of school-initiated undocumented early pickups. The bill was authored by Rep. Alma Allen.

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.

Access free online trainings and advance your disability advocacy skills.

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.