Staff Blog
Read the latest blog posts from Disability Rights Texas staff.
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July 3, 2026
Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness (PAIMI) Program Public Forum On August 11-13, 2026, representatives from the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and …
June 25, 2026
Severe weather doesn’t take time off in Texas and summer is no exception. In the past few months alone, the state has seen all types of hazardous weather, including extreme …
June 18, 2026
This summer, 10 law school and undergraduate students are completing internships with Disability Rights Texas. Thank you to all of the interns who are with us this summer. Learn more …
June 9, 2026
As America approaches its 250th anniversary, we’re reflecting on the values of freedom, equality, and opportunity. Our new t-shirt – The Promise of Freedom Is for Everyone – is a …
May 15, 2026
People with mental health conditions are often among the most vulnerable in society. Many may not be able to advocate for themselves due to the nature of their condition or …
May 4, 2026
If you think your child’s education rights are being violated, you can try to get the issue resolved by filing a complaint. Local Level Grievance When the school district has …
April 21, 2026
You may know that April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, but did you know that people with disabilities experience sexual assault at alarmingly high rates? Every person has the fundamental …
April 20, 2026
If you work in disability rights, emergency management, public health, or local government in Texas, you’ve heard of the State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR). But there’s still confusion …
April 2, 2026
Our 2025 Impact Report, “Building a Way Forward,” is available. In the report, you’ll learn about how the rights of thousands of Texans with disabilities were protected due to our …
March 17, 2026
Five Years After Winter Storm Uri, Disability Disparities Remain Preventable. In February 2021, Winter Storm Uri left millions of Texans without power, water, and heat. Five years later, the data …