April 11, 2025
HB 1936 would strengthen the enforcement of accessible parking violations. It was authored by Rep. David Cook.
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HB 1936 would strengthen the enforcement of accessible parking violations. It was authored by Rep. David Cook.
HB 1041 would prohibit paid caregivers from serving as beneficiaries of life insurance policies for individuals under their care. It was authored by Rep. Chris Turner.
SB 1447 directs TEA to adopt standards relating to the use of assistive technology as needed for individualized special education programs and 504 plans. It was authored by Sen. José Menéndez.
Texas Legislative News: April 8, 2025
The Texas Senate passed its state budget proposal last month. Now, House members are set to debate their version later this week.
Texas Legislative News: April 1, 2025
Our public policy team shares testimony with lawmakers on bills related to an IDD coordinating council, soft-skills training, and more.
Texas Legislative News: March 25, 2025
Disability advocates are urging Texas lawmakers to take bold action on closing a $1.7 billion annual shortfall in state funding for special education.
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Austin, TX 78741-7509
Phone: 512-437-5432
Toll-Free: 1-800-262-0334
Email: tcdd@tcdd.texas.gov
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6201 E. Oltorf St., Ste. 600
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 $6,175,796. 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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