Bill of the Week: HB 175
May 16, 2025
House Bill 175 would establish optional certifications and a grant program for child care providers serving children with disabilities. The bill was authored by Rep. Mary González.
House Bill 175 would establish optional certifications and a grant program for child care providers serving children with disabilities. The bill was authored by Rep. Mary González.
Check out the latest on disability-related bills advancing at the Capitol, and see four legislative hearings we’re watching this week.
House Bill 3947 would require metropolitan planning organizations to consider the transportation needs of people with disabilities when developing their 10-year plans. The bill was authored by Rep. Yvonne Davis.
The Texas House advances several disability-related bills, and TCDD provides legislative testimony on training for law enforcement who interact with autistic people.
House Bill 2310 would require the development of a four-year strategic plan to improve access to child care and early childhood education for children with disabilities. The bill was authored by Rep. Claudia Ordaz.
Council members awarded grant funding to continue ongoing projects, planned future initiatives, and discussed important disability issues.
We built capacity, fostered collaboration, and created impactful change for people with disabilities across Texas.
A selection of recent disability news, information, resources, advocacy opportunities, and more.
Texas Partners in Policymaking is seeking disability advocates who are ready to lead, innovate, and champion change in their communities and across Texas.
TCDD recognizes the efforts of 11 lawmakers from the 89th Texas Legislature who consistently and effectively championed policies that benefit people with disabilities.
TCDD has issued a RFA for a new grant project that will increase choice-making skills among children with DD from ages 3-11. The deadline to apply is Dec.7.
A selection of recent disability news, information, resources, advocacy opportunities, and more.
TCDD is seeking a Public Policy Analyst to perform policy and legislative advocacy activities that support our Council’s goals and priorities.
Applications are open for Professional Pathways, our mentorship program for careers in the developmental disabilities field.
Council members awarded funding to continue ongoing projects, developed legislative advocacy strategies, and more.
