TCDD Honors Legislative Champions
December 4, 2025
TCDD recognizes the efforts of 11 lawmakers from the 89th Texas Legislature who consistently and effectively championed policies that benefit people with disabilities.
TCDD recognizes the efforts of 11 lawmakers from the 89th Texas Legislature who consistently and effectively championed policies that benefit people with disabilities.
A selection of recent disability news, information, resources, advocacy opportunities, and more.
Council members awarded grant funding to continue ongoing projects and engaged in discussions on important disability issues.
An example of how volunteer opportunities can create pathways to employment and independence for people with DD.
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
The House is set to take up its version of the state budget, plus hearings to watch.
The Texas Senate approved its version of the state’s next two-year budget, which included funding to reduce interest lists and boost technology for IDD service providers.
Both the Texas House and Senate are considering legislation that could impact ballot access across the state, particularly for voters with disabilities.
Tensions flare at the Capitol over election issues, plus hearings to watch.
As the 87th regular session reaches its halfway point, weekly committee hearings continue in the House and Senate on important disability-related legislation.
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
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.
