
Texas Legislative News: June 24, 2025
We continue taking stock of the legislative session by looking at how lawmakers addressed health and safety for Texans with DD.

We continue taking stock of the legislative session by looking at how lawmakers addressed health and safety for Texans with DD.

Texas lawmakers advanced some new measures for people with DD, but several gaps remain in ensuring full personal and civil rights.

See how Texas lawmakers sought to address critical accessibility issues for Texans with DD during the recent legislative session.

The TCDD Bill of the Week highlighted 19 pieces of legislation. Here’s where they ended up.

As lawmakers adjourn the 89th Legislature, Gov. Greg Abbott has until June 22 to sign, veto, or allow bills to take effect without his signature.

Crystal Goodwin, TCDD’s public health and disability integration specialist, shares information for people with disabilities to get ready for this year’s hurricane season.

Join us in our commitment to improve the lives of older adults with DD, in Texas and nationwide.

Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed five new TCDD Council members, reappointed one member, and named Andrew Crim as chair.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Find mental health resources for people with disabilities.

During the meetings, Council members awarded grant funding for new and ongoing projects and discussed important disability issues and initiatives.

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.