1. United States
2. Texas
3. Letter

A healthy democracy requires an informed public. Yet corporate consolidation and disinformation campaigns have left many Texans without reliable local news. Publicly funded, independent journalism is a safeguard against propaganda and ensures communities stay connected with facts. I urge you to: • Increase funding and support for independent, local public media. • Protect journalism from political and corporate interference. • Strengthen civic life by ensuring Texans have access to accurate, nonpartisan news. Texas must invest in truth. A strong press is not optional—it is the backbone of democracy.