TCDD Bill of the week

Stay up to date on disability-related topics at the Capitol through our TCDD Bill of the Week.

For this last session, we highlighted noteworthy bills going through the legislative process. The bill may relate directly to TCDD’s Public Policy Priorities or other disability-related issues. To get this information first, subscribe to TCDD newsletter.

 

During the 88th Texas legislative session, we profile noteworthy bills as they move through the legislative process. Each bill may relate directly to our Public Policy Priorities or other disability-related issues. To get this information first, subscribe to our newsletter.  

Bill of the Week: SB 477

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.

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Bill of the Week: HB 459

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.

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Bill of the Week: HB 195

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.

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Bill of the Week: HB 381

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.

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