
TCDD Extra: May 2025
A selection of recent disability news, information, resources, advocacy opportunities, and more.

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

With only six days left in the legislative session, get the latest on disability-related bills that have passed and ones that are still in play as time winds down at the Capitol.

Senate Bill 1952 would designate the Health and Human Services Commission as the sole administrator of the School Health and Related Services (SHARS) program in Texas. It was authored by Sen. Angela Paxton.

For Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re highlighting important resources and grant projects that support people who are dually diagnosed with DD and mental health conditions.

Council members awarded funding for ongoing projects, discussed TCDD’s next strategic plan, engaged in presentations on important disability issues, and more.

As a special edition of our Texas Legislative News, we’re providing an explainer on the redistricting process. This explainer covers the proposed Texas redistricting maps, gerrymandering, the federal Voting Rights Act, independent redistricting commissions, and how all of this could impact the 2022 primary elections.

Texas Partners for Inclusive Access aims to reduce barriers and increase education around COVID-19 vaccines for Texans with disabilities, their families and caregivers.

TCDD Regional Coordinators will engage communities, support advocates, and expand the reach and impact of the Council. Coordinators will be located in Amarillo, College Station, Corpus Christi, and Dallas.

We recognize these lawmakers and staff members for their work on legislation to improve inclusion, remove barriers, and promote an increased quality of life for Texans with IDD.

You may have noticed that the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities (TCDD) logo, website, and social media channels look a bit different these days. Wondering about the story behind these recent updates? We invite you to learn about our re-branding process, what ignited it, and what our new logo and website mean to us.

Council members awarded funding to continue ongoing projects, developed legislative advocacy strategies, and more.

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.

Council members awarded grant funding to continue ongoing projects, discussed initiatives to improve health equity and service delivery for Texans with disabilities, and more.