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During the first week of the session, the House and Senate approved rules on legislative procedure, public testimony, and COVID-19 testing for lawmakers and visitors to the Capitol building.

This week, we kick off our legislative updates with a preview of the first days of the session and provide information on our upcoming Disability Policy Academy.

The Texas Legislature begins on Jan. 12, 2021. TCDD will provide weekly updates on legislative news and bills that relate to disability issues.

The 86th Texas Legislature adjourned on Monday. In this week’s Texas Legislative News, learn about many of the disability-related bills that passed the Legislature and will now be considered by the Governor.

This week, we look at what to expect in the closing days of session and note some bills that have recently advanced at the Capitol.

This week, we cover TCDD testimony, the Partners in Policymaking graduation ceremony, bills on the move, and a list of important hearings to watch.

This week, we highlight dockless scooter regulations and provide a robust list of important hearings to watch.

This week, we provide a quiz on the Texas Legislature, highlight testimony from TCDD, and recap the recent debate on the Appropriations Bill. The update also includes important hearings to watch.

This week, the House will consider the Appropriations Bill that could determine the State’s budget. Also, get updates on other bills and check-out the hearings we’ll be watching this week.

HB 1139 would eliminate the death penalty for people with intellectual disabilities. The bill was authored by Rep. Senfronia Thompson.