Public Policy - Overview
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TCDD Resources for Disability Advocacy
- Internet Resources for Disability Advocacy
Links to state and national resources. - Public Policy News
Background information and input on state matters that affect people with disabilities. - FYI
TCDD's advocacy newsletter — produced monthly online and quarterly in print format (February, May, August and November) — provides such state and federal public policy news as health and human service agency news, public hearings and opportunities for input, state agency budget requests, new laws/policy, and advocacy resources.
TCDD Resources Related to Advocacy
- Advocacy 101: Making Your Voice Heard
Information/resources on the basic policymaking processes in Texas and how to influence policy. - Advocacy Tips and Tools
How to set up a meeting with a legislator, tips on writing a letter to the editor, tools to help you prepare for public testimony and other topics. - Recent TCDD Public Policy Input
Input provided to Texas legislators and other policymakers by Council members and staff about disability issues and ways to improve services and supports for people with disabilities. - Sign up for TCDD's E-Mail news and information.
TCDD Resources Related to the Texas Legislature
- Texas
Legislature
Legislative news. - 82nd Texas Legislative Session (2011)
Legislative wrap-up of the 82nd Legislature's Regular and Special sessions. The next Regular Session is in 2013. Advocates are encouraged to build relationships with their legislators between legislative sessions and educate them on disability issues year round.
Identify and Contact Your Texas Representative
- Who Represents Me?
Information about current districts and members of the Texas Senate, Texas House of Representatives, the Texas delegation to the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, and the State Board of Education. - Contacting Your Legislator
Information from the Legislative Reference Library about how to contact your legislators.
