Texas Legislative News: June 17, 2025
June 17, 2025
Texas lawmakers advanced some new measures for people with DD, but several gaps remain in ensuring full personal and civil rights.
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Texas lawmakers advanced some new measures for people with DD, but several gaps remain in ensuring full personal and civil rights.
See how Texas lawmakers sought to address critical accessibility issues for Texans with DD during the recent legislative session.
As lawmakers adjourn the 89th Legislature, Gov. Greg Abbott has until June 22 to sign, veto, or allow bills to take effect without his signature.
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.
With the Legislature’s regular session in its final stretch, many disability-related bills hit critical deadlines while some move closer to becoming law.
Check out the latest on disability-related bills advancing at the Capitol, and see four legislative hearings we’re watching this week.
The Texas House advances several disability-related bills, and TCDD provides legislative testimony on training for law enforcement who interact with autistic people.
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6201 E. Oltorf St., Ste. 600
Austin, TX 78741-7509
Phone: 512-437-5432
Toll-Free: 1-800-262-0334
Email: tcdd@tcdd.texas.gov
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Austin, TX 78741-7509
Email: tcdd@tcdd.texas.gov
This work is supported by a grant from the U.S. Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Washington, D.C. 20201 with a 100% federal funding award totaling $6,161,072. Council efforts are those of the grantee and do not necessarily represent the official views of nor are endorsed by ACL, HHS, or the U.S. government.
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