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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
School vouchers, also referred to as an Educational Savings Account (ESA), allow funds allocated for public education to be used for private school tuition and other education expenses. While vouchers may sound like a great option for families, there are several issues the Autism Society of Texas and many other […]
We kicked off January with our CSEA education event, “Abogacía a Nivel Estatal: Lo Que Necesitas Saber Sobre la Próxima Legislación.”, which covered an introduction to legislative advocacy for Spanish speakers. We were joined by Yulissa Chavez from Coalition of Texans with Disabilities. This presentation can be viewed on our […]
Joby Sanchez and his wife, Stacy, have a heart for helping others. One of the reasons they keep their family-owned business small is so they have time to volunteer for charities in their hometown of Midland. Joby and Stacy support a wide range of causes, but they have a personal […]
