Co-Navigator Services Bill Halted
Once again the Texas Legislature did not pass our Co-Navigator services bill.
Urge Senate Committee to Hold a Bill Hearing
Urgently need to request your Senator to hold a hearing for HB140 in the Senate Committee.
House Committee Advances Co-Navigator Bill
A new bill has been filed for the 2023 Legislative session!
Co-Navigator Bill Dies—Advocating Ahead
Our Co-Navigator bill did not pass on Wednesday, the deadline for the House bills to be passed in the Senate.
HB 3287 – On to Final Vote in the Senate!
Yesterday, May 21st, the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services considered our Co-Navigator Bill, then voted it favorably out of committee!
Co-Navigator Bill Senate Status—URGENT ACTION NEEDED
If your Senator is on the Health and Human Services Committee, Please contact them!
House Floor Debate May 3rd. URGENT ACTION NEEDED!
Our Co-Navigator bill in the House will be considered on the House floor on Monday, May 3rd.
Co-Navigator Bill Hearing Details
The House Committee on Human Services voted favorably on our bill, with recommendations that it “pass in the full House.”
House Bill “Heard and Considered” Friday eBlast
On Tuesday morning, our HB 3287 was “heard and considered” in the House Committee on Human Services’ public hearing at the Capitol. It went so well!
Hold Your Calls and Emails!
Our House Bill is getting a hearing! Please hold off on calling and emailing legislators.
More Action Needed!
We need you to contact senators on the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services!
House Bill 3287 assigned to Committee
Our House Bill 3287 has been assigned to the House Committee on Human Services, and It is time to contact the legislators […]
Senate Companion Bill 1715 filed!
A companion bill in the Senate (Senate Bill 1715) was filed yesterday, March 11th. We will be posting information soon, about our […]
Our Co-Navigator bill was filed today!
HOT OF THE PRESS! House Bill 3287, Our Co-Navigator bill, was filed today! Keep posted to our website for updates on our […]
OUR LATEST NEWS – CATCHING UP
GREETINGS! The DeafBlind Coalition of Texas has been busy during the interim gearing up for the next legislative session—which began on Tuesday, […]
HHSC’s Listening Sessions
Dear ODHHS Stakeholders, Texas Health and Human Services Commission is meeting with Texans in El Paso, Tyler, Lubbock, and San Antonio to […]
How to submit written testimony
Instructions (if you can’t come testify) One bill per email. No attachments, … email addressed to (insert email address of your state […]
Contact your Legislator
There is a planned Hearing on Tuesday, April 16th. Show your support by contacting all legislators to all the House Human Service […]
Bills have been read
Senate Bill 704 has been read and referred to Health & Human Services Committee. https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=86R&Bill=SB704 Also House Bill 1564 has been read and referred toHuman […]
Service Roles within a Diverse Texas DeafBlind Community
Deafblind adults want to navigate their environment, participate in the community, make autonomous decisions and live independently, with greater quality of life, […]
Bills have been filed!
Senate Bill 704 has been filed by Senator Watson. https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=86R&Bill=SB704 Also House Bill 1564 (a companion bill) has been filed by Representative Hinojosa. […]
Weekly Visibility Gathering
Purpose of visibility gathering is to promote awareness of the Texas SSP Bill. All are welcome! Every Tuesday at 10:30 AM […]
Featured in TX Sense Abilities
Heather Withrow wrote an article about the efforts on the SSP Bill for the 2019 legislation. A direct link to the article […]
Who represents you?
You can find who represents you and their contact info below https://fyi.capitol.texas.gov/Zip.aspx
An Interpreter vs Support Service Provider
Comparing the Role of an Interpreter vs. a Support Service Provider Interpreter Support Service Provider Translates information from one mode or […]
Talking Points
MAIN ISSUE: The need for a professional Support Service Provider Program for DeafBlind citizens of Texas Texas has one of the largest […]