
Texas Legislative News: Jan. 21, 2025
Reviewing some basics on the Texas Legislature as well as legislative advocacy resources from TCDD.

Reviewing some basics on the Texas Legislature as well as legislative advocacy resources from TCDD.

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.

The Council awarded funding to continue several ongoing grant projects, approved a new operating budget, welcomed five new members while recognizing former members who recently completed their Council terms, and more.

Texas HHSC is conducting a needs assessment survey to gather input about aging services for older Texans. The deadline to complete the survey is Aug. 26.

Apply online by Aug. 28 to join our Youth Ambassador team. Help us support youth with disabilities interested in building awareness and self-advocacy in health care and Medicaid services.

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

These grants will increase choice-making skills among youth with DD from birth to 14 and support self-determined health care for people with DD. The deadline to apply for both is Friday, Aug. 23.

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.

Access free online trainings and advance your disability advocacy skills.

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