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The senior-level position will oversee and coordinate all fiscal activity for TCDD. This position will be located in Austin, Texas.

HB 908 would require private health insurance plans to cover early childhood intervention services. The bill was authored by Rep. Julie Johnson.

In her role, Gonzalez monitors disability issues in Texas and advances TCDD’s public policy priorities. She joined TCDD on July 1, 2020.

Gerken previously worked on disability policy through positions at The Arc of Texas, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, and Easterseals Central Texas. She joined TCDD on July 1, 2020.

Gov. Greg Abbott released his list of emergency items, and the Texas House set its committee appointments.

SB 50 would develop a competitive integrated employment initiative for working-age adults with disabilities. The bill was authored by Sen. Judith Zaffirini.

Gov. Greg Abbott will give his State of the State address this week, and TCDD will host a Disability Policy Academy on COVID-19 on Feb. 16.

HB 24 would distribute funds to school districts for playgrounds that are inclusive and accessible for students with disabilities. The bill was authored by Rep. Alex Dominguez.

The Senate’s committee appointments were set, and lawmakers released preliminary drafts of the state budget as the legislative session wrapped up its second week.

HB 168 would prevent child care providers from discriminating on the basis of disability and improve services for children with special needs. The bill was authored by Rep. Mary González.