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.
This week, we highlight testimony from Ashley Ford related to competitive wages, and from Linda Logan related to preventing guardianship abuse. The update also includes important hearings to watch.
SB 31 would establish a guardianship abuse, fraud, and exploitation deterrence program. The bill was authored by Sen. Judith Zaffirini.
In this week’s update, we highlight testimony from Lauren Gerken related to ECI funding, and also from Scott Daigle related to changing stations. The update also includes some important hearings to watch.