Texas Legislative News: June 17, 2025
June 17, 2025
Texas lawmakers advanced some new measures for people with DD, but several gaps remain in ensuring full personal and civil rights.
Texas lawmakers advanced some new measures for people with DD, but several gaps remain in ensuring full personal and civil rights.
See how Texas lawmakers sought to address critical accessibility issues for Texans with DD during the recent legislative session.
The TCDD Bill of the Week highlighted 19 pieces of legislation. Here’s where they ended up.
As lawmakers adjourn the 89th Legislature, Gov. Greg Abbott has until June 22 to sign, veto, or allow bills to take effect without his signature.
Senate Bill 66 would require a study on authorizing supported decision-making agreements to include assistance in legal proceedings. The bill was authored by Sen. Judith Zaffirini.
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.
