Yearly Archives: 2025


Texas Autism Advocacy Day 2025 Information Session   Recently updated !

Learn about event logistics and what to expect at Advocacy Day! Register for Texas Autism Advocacy Day here: https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Austin/TexasAutismAdvocacyDay Subscribe to Texas Legislative Advocacy Alerts and Hearing information: https://tinyurl.com/ASTadvocacy Subscribe to Autism Society of America’s alerts & newsletter for Federal Issues! Action Alerts: https://www.votervoice.net/AutismSociety/home Check out our online Advocacy Training […]


Advocates Call on Texas Legislature to Make a Bold Investment in Special Education   Recently updated !

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 18, 2025 Advocates Call on Texas Legislature to Make a Bold Investment in Special Education Press Conference to be Held at Texas Capitol on March 19 (House Press Room, CAP 2W.6) AUSTIN, TX – Parents, educators, students, and disability advocates from across Texas will gather at […]


El Paso Community Engagement Coordinator – We’re Hiring!

Job Description: El Paso | Community Engagement Coordinator Job Title: Community Engagement Coordinator Location: Hybrid/Flexible. Office: Solana Shops at Sunland Mall, El Paso, TX Position Type: Part-Time, 6-Month Contract (with potential for renewal) Hourly Rate: $17–$21/hour (Dependent on Experience) Hours: 20 hours per week, includes some evenings and weekends for […]


Top Legislative Issues – 89th Texas Legislative Session   Recently updated !

89th Legislative Issues  Below are some of our top priorities during the 89th Texas Legislative Session. We are supporting (or opposing) numerous other issues and bills that have an impact on children and adults with Autism, as well as their loved ones and support people.  Community Attendant Wages Community Care […]


Federal Issues Impacting People with Disabilities

From our 2/15/25 Advocacy Newsletter There has been confusion and uneasiness recently as news outlets publish announcements and articles discussing the potential for federal agencies and funding mechanisms that support people with disabilities to be dismantled or terminated. We discuss an overview of some recent issues below, along with resources […]


Exciting Announcement: A New Phase for the Autism Society of Texas – El Paso!

We’re excited to share an important update about the future of our El Paso chapter’s operations. In order to streamline processes and expand our reach, we’re transitioning to a new organizational structure that will better position us for success! We are thrilled to announce that we will be fully integrating […]