Texas Legislative Updates
Every two years, Texas lawmakers meet in Austin for a 140-day regular legislative session. TCDD monitors legislative activities and public policy changes that could impact programs and services for Texans with developmental disabilities (DD).
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89th Texas Legislature
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:
- Bill of the Week: We highlighted noteworthy bills that relate to our Public Policy Priorities and other important issues for Texans with DD.
- Video Updates on Instagram: Scott Daigle, our public policy director, shared brief Instagram videos on the latest activities from the Legislature.
- Texas Legislative News: We provided regular updates from the Capitol, including important testimony, hearings to watch, legislative resources, and more.
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Advocacy Resources
- Who Represents Me?
Find names, phone numbers, and other information about your elected representatives in the Texas Legislature, the State Board of Education and the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.
Legislative Reference Library of Texas
Learn more about how to find, contact, and address your legislators.
Track Legislative Activity Online
View how-to videos on using the Texas Legislature Online website to search for bills and track legislative activity.Legislative Advocacy Resources
Get information about meeting with legislators, giving public testimony, understanding how bills become laws in Texas, and more.
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.
Texas Legislative News: Sept. 9, 2025
Texas lawmakers addressed several disability-related issues during their second special session, and rulemaking has begun on the new Education Savings Account program.
Texas Legislative News: July 22, 2025
Lawmakers return to the Capitol for a 30-day special session.
Texas Legislative News: July 1, 2025
What did lawmakers do about early childhood support and inclusive education for Texans with DD?
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