DRTx in the News
Below you’ll find some of the news coverage about how Disability Rights Texas is making an impact for people with disabilities in Texas.
Results
January 31, 2024
From KXAN: “Living in a building with a broken-down elevator can be a headache. But what are your rights as a tenant?” “The Fair Housing Act outlines elevator requirements for …
January 25, 2024
From Texas Monthly: “A procedural backlog is costing many eligible Texans the medical coverage they’re entitled to.” “…Terry Anstee, an attorney with Disability Rights Texas, said he’s seen situations in …
November 21, 2023
From NewsWest9: On Wednesday, Disability Rights Texas filed a complaint with the Texas Education Agency about Ector County ISD, claiming they had violated a federal law…They claim that the district …
October 10, 2023
From the Texas Tribune: Advocates and parents raised concerns that voucher recipients who choose private school would no longer be protected by federal law. “Our public school enrollment is growing. …
October 4, 2023
From Houston Landing: Ever since Texas Senate Bill 1 was introduced in 2021,…opponents have argued that the bill actually inhibits Texans from voting by adding barriers to the process that …
September 27, 2023
From CBS Austin: “The clock is ticking for Austin ISD Board of Trustees to vote on the Texas Education Agency’s controversial order that would appoint a team of monitors over …
September 11, 2023
From a Press Release From League of Woman Voters: Lawsuit argues that Senate Bill 1 violates numerous federal laws. A federal judge will hear arguments starting today in a consolidated …
August 30, 2023
From KUT: “State education officials are changing course on plans to install a team to manage Austin ISD’s special education department. AISD interim Superintendent Matias Segura said Wednesday the Texas …
August 18, 2023
From the Texas Tribune: “In early 2019, a small group of foster parents clustered in the governor’s office, hoping months of working with the state would improve things for children …
August 3, 2023
From the Texas Tribune: “A Child Protective Services disability specialist says Texas’ foster care system isn’t preparing teens with cognitive disabilities and mental health challenges for adult life.” “’This is …
