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.

With the regular session entering its final five weeks, lawmakers will soon face several bill deadlines. Find upcoming hearings to watch and bills that recently received comments from our policy staff.

The Senate passes SB 133, which would ban using physical restraint and chemical irritants on students enrolled in fifth grade or below; and SB 477, which would improve disability voting accommodations.