TWC Seeks Members for Purchasing from People with Disabilities Program Committee

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Published January 22nd, 2026

Detected February 27th, 2026

Summary

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is accepting applications for its Advisory Committee for the Purchasing from People with Disabilities Program. The committee advises TWC on program matters and meets at least twice annually. Applications are being accepted until the vacancies are filled.

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What changed

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is seeking applications to fill two vacancies on the Advisory Committee for its Purchasing from People with Disabilities Program, also known as the Works Wonders Program. This committee, composed of 13 members including representatives from community rehabilitation programs, advocates, individuals with disabilities, and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, advises TWC on program objectives, performance goals, and participation criteria. The current vacancies are for individuals representing an organization that advocates for persons with disabilities.

Selected members will serve a term through February 1, 2029, with staggered four-year terms thereafter. Interested parties can find more information and application details on the TWC website or by emailing the program directly. This is an opportunity for advocacy groups to directly influence a state program aimed at assisting individuals with disabilities in achieving employment and independence.

What to do next

Review application requirements for the Purchasing from People with Disabilities Program Advisory Committee.
Submit applications if representing an organization that advocates for persons with disabilities.
Note the application deadline is 'until filled' with selected members serving through February 1, 2029.

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TWC Accepting Applications for Advisory Committee for Purchasing from People with Disabilities Program

Press Releases January 22, 2026 AUSTIN ⎯ The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is currently accepting applications to serve on the Advisory Committee of the Purchasing from People with Disabilities Program, also known as the Works Wonders Program. The committee is made up of 13 members who advise TWC on matters relating to the Works Wonders program. Works Wonders assists individuals with disabilities in achieving independence through productive employment.

The committee meets at least twice a year. At least once each fiscal year, the committee will review and, if necessary, recommend changes to program objectives, performance goals, and measures and criteria for participation.

Committee members include representatives from community rehabilitation programs, advocates, individuals with disabilities, and a representative from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Members serve staggered four-year terms and may not serve more than two terms.

The current advisory committee vacancies represent the following category:

Two individuals representing an organization that advocates for persons with disabilities TWC is accepting applications for the current committee vacancies until filled. Selected members will serve a term through February 1, 2029.

For further information or for an application, visit the Purchasing from People with Disabilities Advisory Committee web page on the TWC website. Applications can be requested and submitted by emailing PurchasingfromPeoplewithDisabilities@twc.texas.gov.

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