Texas Legislation
Texas CEC is committed to helping the special education workforce stay informed and engaged in the policies and decisions that impact students, educators, and schools across our state. This page serves as a go-to resource for information on Texas government agencies, current and upcoming legislation related to special and general education, and ways to connect with and contact your state legislators. Whether you are looking to better understand an issue or take action, we hope these resources make it easier to stay informed and make your voice heard.
Texas Government & Education Agencies
- Texas State Legislature
- Texas Education Agency
- Texas Department of Health & Human Services
- Governor of Texas
- State Board of Education
- Texas House Committee on Public Education
- Texas Senate Committee on Public Education
- Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities
- Additional Committees Related to Special Education
- House Committee on Human Services
- Senate Committee on Health and Human Services
- Texas State Board of Education Committees
- Continuing Advisory Committee for Special Education
- Policy Council for Children and Families
- Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities
- Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities
Find & Contact Your Legislators
- Find Your State Representatives
- Texas Tribune Elected Officials Directory
- Texas Redistricting Maps
- CEC Legislative Action
- ACLU Guide to Lobbying Decision Makers
Current Texas Legislation
How a Bill Becomes a Law in Texas
Take Action
Your voice matters. Stay informed, contact your legislators, and help shape policies affecting students with exceptionalities and the professionals who serve them.