Texas Legislative News: May 20, 2025
May 20, 2025
With the Legislature’s regular session in its final stretch, many disability-related bills hit critical deadlines while some move closer to becoming law.
With the Legislature’s regular session in its final stretch, many disability-related bills hit critical deadlines while some move closer to becoming law.
House Bill 175 would establish optional certifications and a grant program for child care providers serving children with disabilities. The bill was authored by Rep. Mary González.
Check out the latest on disability-related bills advancing at the Capitol, and see four legislative hearings we’re watching this week.
House Bill 3947 would require metropolitan planning organizations to consider the transportation needs of people with disabilities when developing their 10-year plans. The bill was authored by Rep. Yvonne Davis.
The Texas House advances several disability-related bills, and TCDD provides legislative testimony on training for law enforcement who interact with autistic people.
A selection of recent disability news, information, resources, advocacy opportunities, and more.
With only six days left in the legislative session, get the latest on disability-related bills that have passed and ones that are still in play as time winds down at the Capitol.
Senate Bill 1952 would designate the Health and Human Services Commission as the sole administrator of the School Health and Related Services (SHARS) program in Texas. It was authored by Sen. Angela Paxton.
For Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re highlighting important resources and grant projects that support people who are dually diagnosed with DD and mental health conditions.
Council members awarded funding for ongoing projects, discussed TCDD’s next strategic plan, engaged in presentations on important disability issues, and more.
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.
