Bill of the Week: End-of-Session Wrap-Up
June 6, 2025
The TCDD Bill of the Week highlighted 19 pieces of legislation. Here’s where they ended up.
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In 2025, the regular session of the 89th Texas Legislature began on Tuesday, Jan. 14, and adjourned on Monday, June 2. During the session, we shared the following information:
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Bill of the Week: End-of-Session Wrap-Up
The TCDD Bill of the Week highlighted 19 pieces of legislation. Here’s where they ended up.
Senate Bill 66 would require a study on authorizing supported decision-making agreements to include assistance in legal proceedings. The bill was authored by Sen. Judith Zaffirini.
Senate Bill 1952 would designate the Health and Human Services Commission as the sole administrator of the School Health and Related Services (SHARS) program in Texas. It was authored by Sen. Angela Paxton.
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Texas Legislative News: 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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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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