Celebrating Value and Talent
October 14, 2025
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
The Sunset Commission reviews all state agencies and programs on a periodic basis, as required by Texas law.
A selection of recent disability news, information, resources, advocacy opportunities, and more.
Texas lawmakers addressed several disability-related issues during their second special session, and rulemaking has begun on the new Education Savings Account program.
Council members awarded grant funding to continue ongoing projects and engaged in discussions on important disability issues.
Senate Bill 904 clarifies enforcement of the unauthorized use of parking spaces designated for people with disabilities. The bill was authored by Rep. Drew Springer.
Several disability-related bills passed before a major House deadline, including measures to ban the death penalty on people with intellectual disabilities and create an accessible absentee ballot system.
HB 4702 would establish peer supports for individuals with DD as a billable service under Medicaid. The bill was authored by Rep. Liz Campos.
Lawmakers in the House and Senate pass notable bills on important disability issues, including measures involving property tax exemptions, legal guardianships, voting accommodations, and more.
HB 5146 would establish the Building Better Futures Program for students with DD. The bill was authored by Rep. John Raney.
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.
