Advocacy 101: Making Your Voice Heard

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TCDD Advocacy 101 Resources
Advocates Can Provide Input to Interim Studies

TCDD Advocacy 101 Resources

TCDD has compiled information and resources from various sources to assist individuals and organizations in their advocacy efforts. This information is designed to give the lay person an overview of the basic policymaking processes in Texas and how to influence that policy. Information contained within the Advocacy 101 section of the website is provided on various topics, including policymaking at the legislative and administrative levels.

If you cannot find the specific information you want in the Advocacy 101 section or through any of the listed resources, please contact TCDD at: TCDD@tcdd.state.tx.us or (512) 437-5432; 1-800-262-0334.

Advocates Can Provide Input to Interim Studies

Between Legislative Sessions, the Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House appoint Interim Committees to compile information on key issues. Interim committees are usually appointed in the fall and hold hearings to obtain public input that affects the legislature's actions and outcomes during the next session. This interim period before the next legislative session begins is a good time to get to know your legislators and educate them on disability issues.

TCDD’s monthly FYI newsletter.
Go to TCDD's Public Policy Overview, including how to contact your legislators.
Advocacy101 provides information/resources on the basic policymaking processes in Texas and how to influence policy.
TCDD’s Texas Legislature main page
Go to information on the current Legislative Session, including opportunities for input.
Go to TCDD's list of Conferences, Training and Other Disability Events.
Sign up for TCDD's E-Mail News and Information Service.

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Public Policy Public Policy News TCDD Public Policy Input Advocacy 101 Texas Legislature TCDD Public Policy Priorities Position Statements Public Information Act Federal Policy Update Sunset Review	Advocacy 101: Making Your Voice Heard Contents TCDD Advocacy 101 Resources Advocates Can Provide Input to Interim Studies TCDD Advocacy 101 Resources TCDD has compiled information and resources from various sources to assist individuals and organizations in their advocacy efforts. This information is designed to give the lay person an overview of the basic policymaking processes in Texas and how to influence that policy. Information contained within the Advocacy 101 section of the website is provided on various topics, including policymaking at the legislative and administrative levels. The Policymaking Process in Texas Current Information on Public Policy Advocacy Tips and Tools Federal Policy Resources If you cannot find the specific information you want in the Advocacy 101 section or through any of the listed resources, please contact TCDD at: TCDD@tcdd.state.tx.us or (512) 437-5432; 1-800-262-0334. Advocates Can Provide Input to Interim Studies Between Legislative Sessions, the Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House appoint Interim Committees to compile information on key issues. Interim committees are usually appointed in the fall and hold hearings to obtain public input that affects the legislature's actions and outcomes during the next session. This interim period before the next legislative session begins is a good time to get to know your legislators and educate them on disability issues. TCDD’s monthly FYI newsletter. Go to TCDD's Public Policy Overview, including how to contact your legislators. Advocacy101 provides information/resources on the basic policymaking processes in Texas and how to influence policy. TCDD’s Texas Legislature main page Go to information on the current Legislative Session, including opportunities for input. Go to TCDD's list of Conferences, Training and Other Disability Events. Sign up for TCDD's E-Mail News and Information Service.
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