Stay up to date on disability-related legislation through our Bill of the Week.
During regular sessions of the Texas Legislature, we profile noteworthy bills as they move through the legislative process. Each Bill of the Week relates to our Public Policy Priorities or to other disability issues. To get this information first, subscribe to our newsletter.
SB 477 would improve accessibility for voters with disabilities and give voters with mobility-related disabilities priority access to vote at polling locations. The bill was authored by Sen. Judith Zaffirini.
HB 459 would prohibit the use of physical restraint and chemical irritants on public school students age 10 or younger. The bill was authored by Rep. Lacey Hull.
HB 195 would ensure a safety plan for persons with disabilities in a disaster or emergency on a school campus. The bill was authored by Rep. Mary González.
HB 446 would update the terminology used in law to refer to intellectual disabilities. The bill was authored by Rep. Tom Craddick.
HB 272 would update state terminology referring to individualized education program teams. The bill was authored by Rep. Julie Johnson.
HB 381 would prohibit the death penalty from being applied to a person with an intellectual disability. The bill was authored by Rep. Senfronia Thompson.
HB 199 would establish a sales tax exemption for child and adult diapers. The bill was authored by Rep. Donna Howard.
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Email: tcdd@tcdd.texas.gov
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Austin, TX 78741-7509
Email: tcdd@tcdd.texas.gov
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