Policy Initiatives at TCDS
Engaging Policy at TCDS
AUCD's Disability Policy News (DPN) is a bi-weekly newsletter highlighting federal policy issues affecting people with disabilities and their families. DPN features updates in plain language and action steps that people can take to educate policymakers. DPN is published every other Monday while Congress is in session.
Texas Legislature Online
Disability Policy Organizations
Organizations supporting people with disabilities at the Texas State Capitol and in local communities!
Autism Supports and resources.
Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities
Disability Information and resources with a policy focus.
Supports and resources for Texans with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities.
Supports and resources for Texan families with children and adults with disabilities and chronic health conditions.
Policy group that aims to improve care overall for Texan children.
Coalition of Texans with Disabilities
Supports and resources for people with disabilities whom want to be politically active.
Disability rights organization in Texas
Hogg Foundation for Mental Health
Supports and resources for mental health.
Governor's Committee on Persons with Disabilities
Texas Governor appointed committee that serves the Texas disability community at a policy level.
Self advocate organization in Texas for people with I/DD.
Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute
Supports and resources for mental health, especially at a policy level.
Large-scale overview of the Texas Legislative Process.
ACT LEND Policy Briefs
Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities
During regular sessions of the Texas Legislature, the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities profiles noteworthy bills as they move through the legislative process.
Texas Partners for Inclusive Access
Texas Partners for Inclusive Access is an opportunity for partners to collaborate on important issues like Access to Direct Care, Access to Emergency Preparedness, Access to Justice, and the Healthcare Workforce. We know there are more important topics to discuss!
Disability Rights Texas
Disability Rights Texas (DRTx) helps people with disabilities understand and exercise their rights under the law, ensuring their full and equal participation in society.
TCDS One-pagers
Engage with Your Texas Representatives
How to Find Your Texas Representative
How to Talk With Your Texas Legislator
TCDD's Meeting with Legislators