by Julie Blacklock | May 30, 2025
May 30th, 2025 Governor Abbott signed House Bill 2081, officially creating the Building Better Futures program into law on May 26th, 2025. This will be a step toward a more inclusive and accessible future for all Texans, including those with disabilities. Rep. John Bucy III authored the bill, and it was sponsored by Senator José Menéndez. This law takes effect immediately and establishes a grant program within the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board...
by Julie Blacklock | May 29, 2025
May 29th, 2025 Register for 6-10-25 here! The Team at Consolidated Planning Group contact@cpgcares.net 281-690-1177 https://www.consolidatedplanninggroup.com/
by Julie Blacklock | May 26, 2025
May 26th, 2025 As of May 25th, 2025, the House and Senate have passed a bill that will create a plan for greater inclusion of children with disabilities in early education programs. The Texas Senate gave final passage to House Bill 2310. The bill was authored by Rep. Claudia Ordaz and sponsored by Senator Tan Parker. It would require the TEA (Texas Education Agency), TWC (Texas Workforce Commission), and HHSC (Health and Human Services Commission) to develop a...
by Julie Blacklock | May 22, 2025
May 22nd, 2025 IDD Operations Portal (IDD Ops Portal) Administrators will provide a brief overview of the new and enhanced view of the system. Attendees are recommended to attend either session as they provide the same information. Register for the May 23rd IDD Operations Portal Enhanced View Training 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. OR Register for the May 28th IDD Operations Portal Enhanced View Training 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Topics include: Initial and single user account setup...
by Julie Blacklock | May 20, 2025
May 20th, 2025 Home and Community-Based Services – Adult Mental Health Program CBT trainings Home & Community-Based Services – Adult Mental Health (contains provider training and resource information) Adult Mental Health Home & Community-based Services Other information about the program:...
