
Texas Legislative News: April 1, 2025
Our public policy team shares testimony with lawmakers on bills related to an IDD coordinating council, soft-skills training, and more.

Our public policy team shares testimony with lawmakers on bills related to an IDD coordinating council, soft-skills training, and more.

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Learn how disability advocates across Texas celebrate year-round.

SB 1447 directs TEA to adopt standards relating to the use of assistive technology as needed for individualized special education programs and 504 plans. It was authored by Sen. José Menéndez.

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

Disability advocates are urging Texas lawmakers to take bold action on closing a $1.7 billion annual shortfall in state funding for special education.
With the regular session concluding at the end of the month, learn what lawmakers mean when they refer to a “vehicle” or a “Christmas tree.” Also, see some of the hearings we’re monitoring this week.
Lawmakers continue to work on the state’s next two-year budget while several legislative deadlines approach.

We are looking for an undergraduate or graduate student intern passionate about accessible web design.

On April 10, 2021, the class of 2021 graduated from the Texas Partners in Policymaking program.

A preview of the House budget debate, including pre-filed disability-related amendments.

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.