Sunset Commission Invites Comments on TCDD
October 14, 2025
The Sunset Commission reviews all state agencies and programs on a periodic basis, as required by Texas law.
The Sunset Commission reviews all state agencies and programs on a periodic basis, as required by Texas law.
A selection of recent disability news, information, resources, advocacy opportunities, and more.
Texas lawmakers addressed several disability-related issues during their second special session, and rulemaking has begun on the new Education Savings Account program.
Council members awarded grant funding to continue ongoing projects and engaged in discussions on important disability issues.
A selection of recent disability news, information, resources, advocacy opportunities, and more.
Kaleh coordinates external communications for TCDD, including public advocacy campaigns and outreach activities for the Council’s initiatives. She joined TCDD on Jan. 19, 2021.
Gov. Greg Abbott released his list of emergency items, and the Texas House set its committee appointments.
The four-part webinar series is titled, “Promoting a Positive Experience with Special Education in Rural Communities and Small Districts.” It begins Jan. 26, 2021.
During the first week of the session, the House and Senate approved rules on legislative procedure, public testimony, and COVID-19 testing for lawmakers and visitors to the Capitol building.
The Texas Legislature begins on Jan. 12, 2021. TCDD will provide weekly updates on legislative news and bills that relate to disability issues.
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.
