Advocacy
Legislative

Capitol Day

The Arc of Fort Bend County participates in Capitol Day during legislative sessions which are held every odd numbered year. Advocates have accompanied volunteers and staff to Austin to speak with legislators regarding issues around education, employment, Medicare and Medicaid, various funding issues and the lengthy Home Community based Services (HCS) waiting lists. Click here for a link to the Texas Legislature Online website that will keep you informed as various bills are brought before the members of the senate and House of Representatives.

Get To Know Your Legislators
The Arc urges parents and volunteers to build a relationship with their legislators so they will know the issues before they are presented in session. Legislative advocacy is becoming more vital to The Arc organization and is the primary reason we are a membership organization. Since many decisions are made impacting the lives of individuals with mental retardation and developmental disabilities, The Arc wants to be sure the decisions are not made without the benefit of background knowledge. This is rapidly becoming an initiative that will need many family members, staff and volunteers to keep a dialogue going with legislators and community leaders. To find out who your state representatives are, go to the Texas Senate website and the Texas House of Representatives website. Also, be sure to join The Arc of Fort Bend County as a member so your voice will be heard by our legislators.