Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities

During recent meetings, our Council awarded funding to continue ongoing projects, planned future initiatives, and engaged with presentations on inclusive postsecondary education, sexual assault prevention, disability leadership training, and more. tcdd.texas.gov/february-2026-…

Now Available: Our 2025 Annual Report highlights impactful stories and accomplishments as well as insight into emerging needs and effective strategies to support Texans with DD. #DDAwareness #DisabilityAwareness tcdd.texas.gov/tcdd-2025-annu…

Our next quarterly Council and Committee meetings will take place Feb. 4-6 in Austin. Visit our website for meeting agendas and additional information. tcdd.texas.gov/about-us/counc…

We're seeking public comments on the draft goals and objectives of our 2027-31 strategic plan. Anyone interested in disability issues in Texas can participate. Help guide our future work to improve the lives of Texans with disabilities! tcdd.texas.gov/tcdd-listens/

During recent meetings, our Council members awarded grant funding to continue ongoing projects on topics such as inclusive health care, family support, and substance-use disorder treatment for people with DD. Visit our website for more meeting highlights. tcdd.texas.gov/november-2025-…

Our next quarterly Council and Committee meetings will take place Nov. 5-7 in Houston. Visit our website for meeting agendas and more information. tcdd.texas.gov/about-us/counc…

Our Accessible Health Care Webinar Series continues next week! Learn more and save your spot today! agrilife.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Applications for @BobcatRise are now open! This program at Texas State University is for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities interested in post-secondary education and ready for independent but supported living on a college campus. education.txst.edu/departments/bo…

We're holding our next quarterly Council and Committee meetings in Dallas from Wednesday, Aug. 6, to Friday, Aug. 8. Visit our website for meeting agendas and more information. tcdd.texas.gov/about-us/counc…

Texas lawmakers returned to the Capitol yesterday to begin a special session. They have 30 days to address an agenda set by the governor. #DDAwareness #DisabilityAwareness #TxLege tcdd.texas.gov/texas-legislat…

What did lawmakers do on early childhood support and inclusive education for Texans with DD? Check out our recap. #DDAwareness #DisabilityAwareness #TxLege tcdd.texas.gov/texas-legislat…

We continue taking stock of the legislative session by looking at how lawmakers addressed health and safety for Texans with DD. #DisabilityAwareness #DDAwareness #TxLege tcdd.texas.gov/texas-legislat…

Next week! Join us for A Capitol Recap: Disability Policy in the 89th Legislature.  Wednesday, June 25 | 1–2:30 p.m. Central Time  Register online to attend: bit.ly/TCDDCapitolRec… #TxLegeDD #TxLege #DDAwareness

Texas lawmakers advanced some new measures for people with DD, but several gaps remain in ensuring full personal and civil rights. #DisabilityAwareness #DDAwareness #TxLege tcdd.texas.gov/texas-legislat…

Interested in disability advocacy? Join us for A Capitol Recap: Disability Policy in the 89th Legislature. Wednesday, June 25 | 1–2:30 p.m. Central Time  Register online to attend: bit.ly/TCDDCapitolRec… #TxLegeDD #TxLege #DDAwareness

See how Texas lawmakers sought to address critical accessibility issues for Texans with disabilities during the recent #TxLege session. #DDAwareness #DisabilityAwareness tcdd.texas.gov/texas-legislat…

Throughout the 89th Legislative Session, the TCDD Bill of the Week highlighted disability-related pieces of legislation. Here's where they all ended up. #TxLege #DDAwareness #TxLegeDD tcdd.texas.gov/bill-of-the-we…

As the #TxLege adjourns, Gov. Abbott has until June 22 to sign, veto, or allow bills to take effect without his signature. Join our June 25 recap to learn about new laws, unresolved issues, and what comes next. #DDAwareness #DisabilityAwareness tcdd.texas.gov/texas-legislat…

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. #TxLege #DDAwareness #SupportDecisionMaking #TxLegeDD tcdd.texas.gov/bill-of-the-we…