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Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities to Meet Virtually on August 20, 2026

The Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities (GCPD) announces our virtual work session. Members of the public are invited to provide public comment either in person or virtually. Attendees have the option of joining the meeting in person or online. To attend online, registration through the Zoom link below is required.

GCPD Work Session AGENDA

August 20, 2026

Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (CST)

400 W. 15^th St.

 Room 8.228

Austin, Texas 78701

Videoconference Meeting via ZOOM; Registration is required.

Zoom link: https://txgov-us.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_NQ6vlGkMQT64bIIzo6DOKg

A public meeting of the Texas Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities will be conducted under Texas Government Code Section 551.127, related to meetings involving members joining by videoconference call. It is the intent of the Committee to have the chairperson present at the meeting location listed on this agenda. This location will be open to the public during the open portions of the meeting. Other members of the Committee will join in a video conference from separate locations.

Members of the public will also have access to a live audiovisual stream of the meeting in addition to the option to be physically present at the location. The Committee will record the video and audio of the meeting and make the recording available upon request. Email requests to publicrecords@gov.texas.gov. For questions, contact (512) 463-5739 or email gcpd@gov.texas.gov.

Meeting Materials Available at: https://gov.texas.gov/organization/disabilities/committee-meetings

1. Call to Order/ Roll Call and Introductions (begin recording), Ellen Bauman, Chair

2. Approval of Committee Member Absences as Submitted (Discussion/Possible Action)
3. Bringing the Committee’s Recommendations forward from the 89^th Legislative Session to the 90^th Session (Discussion/Possible Action)
4. Public Comment (3 minutes per person)
5. Follow up on Policies from Previous Work Sessions (Discussion/Possible Action)
   1. Employment Taskforce
   2. Guardianship Subcommittee
   3. Medicaid - CDS Waiver Taskforce

6. Adjournment – Ellen Bauman, Chair

Notice of Assistance at Public Meetings

The Committee will provide Communication Access Real-time Translation (CART) and American Sign Language Interpretation for this meeting. People with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance, such as materials in an alternate format, contact the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities at least five (5) business days prior to the meeting. Phone: 512-463-5739 E-mail: gcpd@gov.texas.gov

Disclaimer

Statements, presentations, and responses made during this meeting, including remarks by ex-officio agency representatives and by members of the public concerning policy proposals or recommendations, reflect the individual views or informational input of the speaker. They do not necessarily represent the official position, commitment, or legal opinion of the speaker's agency, the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities, the Office of the Governor, or the State of Texas unless and until formally adopted or issued through appropriate official action.

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