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[Brown, Goldstein & Levy @BrownGoldLevy]

Blind and print-disabled voters in Harris County, TX, alongside @NFBTX, have filed a proposed class action lawsuit over the County’s failure to offer remote accessible vote-by-mail ballots. BGL & @DisRightsTx are representing the plaintiffs. More: https://t.co/rAHKFhYAnY

[Disability Rights Texas @DisRightsTx]

Heads up Harris County voters: Early voting dates for Congressional District 18 U.S. Representative position have been extended by two more days due to polling site closures because of the winter storm.

[Texas Tribune @TexasTribune]

A district judge has ordered Harris County to extend the early voting period to Wednesday and Thursday for the runoff election for Texas’ 18th Congressional District, after polling stations were closed Sunday and Monday due to severe weather.
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[Disability Rights Texas @DisRightsTx]

@Tylerslogs Thanks for letting us know about this situation. To get help from us, start by submitting a request for our services: https://t.co/BewdAoqdbh

[TravisCountySevereWx @TravisCOSW]

What is still somewhat uncertain is the exact amount of ice accumulations. Currently the forecast is for approximately .1" (one-tenth of an inch) with a possibility of .25" (one-quarter of an inch). Remember that it doesn't take much to make roadways dangerous to drive on

[Harris County Elections Department @HarrisVotes]

Get ahead of the weather and vote early! 🗳️

Vote Centers are open today until 7 p.m., and tomorrow, Saturday, Jan. 24, from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. On Sunday, Jan. 25, vote centers will be closed due to winter weather conditions.
Updates will be shared as information becomes available.

[Harris County Elections Department @HarrisVotes]

Weather Update January 23, 2026: Early Vote Centers for the CD-18 Runoff Election Closed on Sunday, January 25, Due to Severe Weather Conditions.

#hounews #txweather #harriscountyclerksoffice #cd18 #harrisvotes

[Disability Rights Texas @DisRightsTx]

@bigbeardedgingr To get help from DRTx, you can get started by applying for our services. Our online intake form is available 24/7. https://t.co/BewdAoqdbh

[Disability Rights Texas @DisRightsTx]

ICYMI: Our federal funding is under threat of severe cuts by Congress. This AP article explains what agencies like ours do and the danger faced by people with disabilities if our grants get slashed.

https://t.co/qphyBh6Rpe

[PartnersResource @PRNTexas]

Join us for an informative session on Manifestation Determination Review (MDR) meetings. Presenter: Holly Martinez, @DisRightsTx
Register HERE: https://t.co/qmYhGekRMm...

[Disability Rights Texas @DisRightsTx]

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Want to be the first to hear about disability rights updates, self-advocacy resources, and ways to make a difference? Sign up for the DRTx Newsletter!

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#DisabilityRights #StayInformed #DRTx

[Disability Rights Texas @DisRightsTx]

Making connections in San Antonio.

At the 2025 Education Conference on Friday, DRTx's Carolina Molina connected with attendees and raised awareness about how DRTx helps protect the rights of Texans with disabilities.

The conference was hosted in San Antonio by @DSASTX.

[Disability Rights Texas @DisRightsTx]

Happy February! It’s time to celebrate all those incredible people born this month.
You share a birthday month with notable people like Ronald Reagan, Mike Oliver, Barbara Jordan, Evelyne Jobe Villines, and Rosa Parks.

Wishing you a wonderful month of celebrating a fantastic year ahead!

[Disability Rights Texas @DisRightsTx]

Be a changemaker on your campus.

ASAN’s college leadership academy teaches autistic students how to make their college campuses better for people with disabilities. Participants learn about making student groups, understanding disability policy, and more.

The deadline to apply is March 9. Learn more: https://t.co/lLl3FkLvlM

[Disability Rights Texas @DisRightsTx]

The OG of Independent Living.

Today is Ed Roberts Day, an opportunity to celebrate one of the pioneering leaders of the disability rights movement and the "father of Independent Living."

Learn about Ed's life and his impact: https://t.co/7H7129PPYa

#IndependentLiving #EdRobertsDay #DisabilityRights

[Disability Rights Texas @DisRightsTx]

Employment tips for people with vision disabilities.

Are you looking for employment or thinking about looking? Or are you waiting for an interview? DRTx attorney Sashi Nisankarao and other experts will address these topics and answer your questions during a webinar tomorrow.

The webinar will be from 7-8:30 p.m. Central Time on Thursday, January 23. The webinar will be hosted by the American Council of the Blind of Texas.

To attend the webinar, use this Zoom link: https://t.co/LIL1lVPXWZ
Meeting ID: 869 4453 9741
Passcode: 488420

#Employment #DisabilityRights

[Disability Rights Texas @DisRightsTx]

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[Disability Rights Texas @DisRightsTx]

Stay warm. Stay safe.

If you're staying home due to frigid temperatures and dangerous driving conditions, make sure you know how to keep yourself warm...and safe.

Learn more: https://t.co/ReE9C5fv2U

#WinterStorm #Texas #DisasterResilience

[Disability Rights Texas @DisRightsTx]

Video description: Quiet music. Photo of the Martin Luther King, Jr. memorial. “An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity.” - Martin Luther King, Jr.

[Disability Rights Texas @DisRightsTx]

Today we honor the vital work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and honor his legacy by continuing that work. The Civil Rights Movement was a model for the Disability Rights Movement that helped lead to the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The DRTx offices are closed today and will reopen Tuesday, January 21.

#CivilRights #MLK