Governor Abbott Declares October 15th White Cane Day White Cane Day is October 15th According to the American Council of the Blind, White Cane Day was first recognized in 1964 by President Lyndon Johnson as White Cane Safety Day. Since…
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Governor Abbott Appoints Bauman To Governor’s Committee On People With Disabilities
Governor Abbott Appoints Bauman To Governor’s Committee On People With Disabilities January 8, 2018 Austin, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ellen M. Bauman to the Governor’s Committee On People With Disabilities for a term set to expire on February…
Barbara Jordan Media Award Winners Announced 2017
Barbara Jordan Media Award Winners Announced AUSTIN – The Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities has announced the winners of the 34th Annual Barbara Jordan Media Awards for pieces produced in 2016. Winners were chosen by a panel of judges, including…
State of Texas: Tax Free Weekend 2015
Sales Tax Holiday August 7 – 9, 2015 This year’s Sales Tax Holiday is August 7 – 9, 2015. As in previous years, the law exempts most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks priced under $100 from sales and use…
State Bar of Texas: Communication Access Fund
State Bar of Texas: Communication Access Fund The State Bar of Texas has created a new service available to lawyers throughout Texas to assist them with meeting their effective communication responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and to…
State of Texas: Tax Free Weekend 2014
Sales Tax Holiday August 8 – 10, 2014 This year’s Sales Tax Holiday is August 8 – 10, 2014 . As in previous years, the law exempts most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks priced under $100 from sales and…