Texas HireAbility Employer Forum & Lex Frieden Employment Awards

The Texas HireAbility Employer Forum & Lex Frieden Employment Awards is a lively forum and luncheon that brings together employers, business leaders, HR professionals and disability advocates to explore the latest strategies for building accessible, inclusive and thriving workplaces.

Highlighting the event is the prestigious Lex Frieden Employment Awards, presented by the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities.

These awards honor trailblazing individuals, businesses, and organizations that go above and beyond in hiring, retaining and empowering Texas with disabilities.

If you are a business, hiring manager, HR professional, or disability advocate, you’ll enjoy and be informed by attending.

Accessibility: Live Captioning and American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation will be provided for all presentations.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience for all attendees. If you require reasonable accommodations (such as visual/audio aids, dietary adjustments, or mobility assistance), please submit your request during registration or contact us by October 19, 2026. Submit requests to gcpd@gov.texas.gov .

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