
Texas Legislative News: Jan. 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.
As the 87th regular session reaches its halfway point, weekly committee hearings continue in the House and Senate on important disability-related legislation.
As the deadline passes for lawmakers to file bills, you can read about important committee hearings this week and test your knowledge of all things legislative with our 87th Session Legislative Quiz.

HB 892 would enable residents of long-term care facilities to designate an essential caregiver for in-person visitation. The bill was authored by Rep. James Frank.
Legislative committees are now meeting at the Texas State Capitol.
After the winter storm, the Texas Legislature is starting to heat up.

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.