There are a variety of ways consumers, family members and friends can participate in the legislative process. As we start the legislative session with a growing state budget shortfall of $28 billion, the time to act and hear from you is now! Below you'll find a series of information and tools to help you prepare and become involved.

Advocacy Tips and Tools

The Texas Council of Developmental Disabilities has created a list of information that will help advocates be effective and learn more about the different methods to make a difference. Click on the links below for the following informatiion by topic:

How to set up a meeting with a legislator
Tips on writing a letter to your legislator
Tips on calling your legislator
Tools to help you prepare for public testimony
Advocacy do's and dont's

Providing Testimony

If you are interested in learning how you can provide testimony, please click here to fill out a quick form that will automatically enlist you for potential testimony opportunities during the legislative session.

Remember, you can now register to speak at House Committee Hearings using your iPad. To learn how, click here.

Contact Your Local Delegation

Because Integral Care serves Travis County, it's important to find and contact your local officials about matters that services that impact you and your loved ones. Sending them letters, or setting up an appointment to meet with their staff is one of the most important things you can do to help educate them about the needs in our community. Below is a listing with current contact information for the local Travis County delegation. If you live outside of Travis County, you can find your representative on the house website and your senator on the senate website.

House Representatives

Senate Representatives