State Senator Tan Parker (R – Flower Mound, TX) was one of 11 state lawmakers that were recognized by the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities on Tuesday for their disability-related legislation.
According to TCDD, the council honors Legislative Champions for their efforts to improve inclusion, remove barriers and promote and increased quality of life for Texans with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
“Texans with disabilities, as well as their family members, are greatly impacted by policies surrounding education, employment, health care and numerous other issues,” said TCDD Public Policy Committee Chair Angie Panzica. “TCDD is grateful for these Legislative Champions who worked to ensure that the needs of the disability community were addressed at the Texas State Capi

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