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 (THECB) to support colleges and universities in developing and expanding Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary (CTP) programs across the state. CTP programs provide inclusive higher education opportunities for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), and will ensure what is hopefully equitable access to postsecondary education and career pathways.
*As of now, only four CTP programs operate in the entire state.
Now that the bill has been signed into law, the THECB is charged with implementing the program and developing rules and policies necessary to administer this program effectively. We hope to keep you posted on developments as they occur.
