Many committees also recognize employers, people with disabilities, and media professionals for efforts to employ and empower Texans with disabilities. Numerous local volunteer committees have hosted the employment awards, the media awards, and business meetings for the Governor's Committee. These efforts increase visibility for both the local committee and the Governor's Committee. Applying these figures to Texas, the Committee estimates 3.9 million Texans have some level of disability and 1.9 have a severe disability. Bridge to the future.
Committees serve as a resource to the community and to the sponsoring elected official.
Providing insight and effective communication on issues of importance to Texans with disabilities is the primary purpose. The Governor's Committee looks to local committees for grass roots efforts to include people with disabilities in all aspects of life. Local committees operate autonomously to develop a mission, goals, objectives, bylaws and a work plan. The dynamics and organizational structures of each local committee work best when local needs are identified and reflected. Some local committees are established under the auspices of local government.