We cover developments in the House speaker race and highlight recent disability-related bill filings.

We kick off our legislative news updates for the 89th session with a recap of the November election and the start of bill filing at the Capitol.

The governor’s vetoes, plus information on becoming a TCDD Council member.

As the regular session comes to an end, a special session begins.

With one week left in the Legislature’s regular session, check out some of the disability-related bills that remain viable ahead of final deadlines in the House and Senate.

Several disability-related bills passed before a major House deadline, including measures to ban the death penalty on people with intellectual disabilities and create an accessible absentee ballot system.

Lawmakers in the House and Senate pass notable bills on important disability issues, including measures involving property tax exemptions, legal guardianships, voting accommodations, and more.