
Texas Legislative News: June 24, 2025
We continue taking stock of the legislative session by looking at how lawmakers addressed health and safety for Texans with DD.

We continue taking stock of the legislative session by looking at how lawmakers addressed health and safety for Texans with DD.

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.
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.