Texas Legislative News: Jan. 21, 2025
January 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 full Texas House begins considering bills, including a proposal for a co-navigator services program for people who are deaf-blind and a measure to create a statewide IDD coordinating council.
SB 477 would improve accessibility for voters with disabilities and give voters with mobility-related disabilities priority access to vote at polling locations. The bill was authored by Sen. Judith Zaffirini.
For this week’s Texas Legislative News, we highlight disability-related bills passing in the House, TCDD testimony, and more.
HB 459 would prohibit the use of physical restraint and chemical irritants on public school students age 10 or younger. The bill was authored by Rep. Lacey Hull.
As the Texas House begins considering legislation, check out the latest in TCDD policy events, public testimony, and upcoming hearings to watch.
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.
