Texas Open Letters

From a constituent in Austin, TX

Kids need counselors not cops! Pass the Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act!

From a verified voter in Mansfield, TX

Would you introduce a bill to end Citizens United? If not, why not?

From a verified voter in Bastrop, TX

Matt Nelson, the man in Boston who recently self-immolated outside the Israeli consulate trying to get this administration to take action against Israel's genocide, had what is likely some of his last words shared in a video. I want to share them with you. "My name is Matt Nelson and I'm about to e

From a verified voter in Mason, TX

ROUND THE BEND WE GO

Greetings. I am a voting constituent in rural west Texas. We’re currently experiencing the results of misinformation used as a political weapon. A rumor started by a social media post. A rumor that has been apologized for by the creator. A rumor disavowed by the local government of the town. A rumo

From a constituent in Missouri City, TX

Supporting the Ukraine with tighter sanctions

Thank you for all that you do for the great state of Texas and our country. Also, thank you for supporting the Ukraine and it’s endeavor to remain an independent democracy. The article at this link shows that chips are still reaching Russia, please do everything you can to make sure that our sancti

From a verified voter in Mason, TX

81M SAID ‘YOU’RE FIRED’

Greetings. I am a voting constituent in rural west Texas. There is nothing left to say about the 9/10/24 Harris/Trump debate. America saw it. You saw it. There was a clear demarcation in the leadership qualities required to be an American president. Succinct analysis in the WaPo… “Donald Trump’s

From a constituent in Houston, TX

Mental health action

The current reimbursement system for mental health providers is significantly inequitable compared to other healthcare professionals. Physicians and healthcare providers can see up to six patients per hour, while mental health providers, by default, can only see one client per hour in psychotherapy.

From a verified voter in Killeen, TX

I’m deeply ashamed that you represent Texas in the Senate. I’m an animal rescuer, but I’m not a gullible idiot. I also happen to know Haitian immigrants and have even visited in their home. Portraying immigrants as some sort of savages who are stealing and eating pets is not only lying, based on b

From a verified voter in Austin, TX

Upholding dignity and rights for transgender youth

Former President Trump's claims that schools are secretly sending children to undergo gender-affirming surgeries without parental consent are baseless lies not supported by evidence. Conservative groups like Moms for Liberty and the Heritage Foundation, when asked, could not provide a single documen

From a verified voter in Austin, TX

Protect trans kids' well-being, uphold parental consent

There is no evidence that schools have sent children into gender-affirming surgeries without parental consent, which Trump falsely claimed. For minors, parental consent is legally required for gender-affirming medical treatments like puberty blockers, hormones and surgery according to guidelines fro

From a verified voter in Austin, TX

Protect rights to protest and free expression

The right to protest and freedom of expression are essential pillars of a democratic society. Many protesters wear masks to avoid respiratory issues during prolonged outdoor events and prevent the spread of illnesses like Covid-19. Blanket bans on mask-wearing would criminalize conduct that protects

From a verified voter in Bastrop, TX

As of 9/11/24, over 200,000 Palestinians have been murdered in Gaza since 10/7. This number comes from the best estimates available to count all indirect deaths as described in the academic paper “Counting the dead in Gaza: difficult but essential“. We have all known for a very long time now that th

From a verified voter in Houston, TX

Protect the Truth!

Your “protect the animals” tweet, which amplified a totally false conspiracy theory is reprehensible. You owe the public an apology. If you want to protect the animals, speak to Kristi Noem, who admittedly shot animals, her pet dog, in particular. Spreading lies and conspiracy theories in a public

From a verified voter in Plano, TX

Keep our businesses out of federal politics

I'd like to voice my increasing displeasure with the way some federal agencies are acting towards SpaceX operations in South Texas. Repeated (often absur d) fines, delays, and demands from the likes of EPA and FAA do nothing to help our people, state and country advance and compete on the global are

From a constituent in Hillsboro, TX

Don’t be ridiculous, it wasn’t a coup d’etat. That’s what trump attempted. Biden made the decision not to run (remember LBJ?) for re-election, and his VP stepped up, and has the delegates to run. Like it or not, they didn’t need your permission. No inner fighting like the republicans. Looking forwar

From a verified voter in Bastrop, TX

Every single day we are witness Israel commit massacres in Gaza and throughout occupied-Palestine. In the past 24 hours today, 9/8, 33 have been murdered and over 145 wounded in just Gaza. The violence across the West Bank has only been escalating, completely without consequence from this administra

From a verified voter in Houston, TX

Co-sponsor the Momnibus Act for all mothers

The United States has an unacceptably high maternal mortality rate, with significant racial disparities in outcomes. However, the data shows that 80% of maternal deaths are preventable. The Momnibus Act is a comprehensive package of 13 bills that takes a multi-pronged approach to address every drive

From a verified voter in Mason, TX

AMERICA IS TIRED & DISGUSTED

Greetings. I am a voting constituent in rural west Texas. What we’re reading… More DOJ-released tidbits on an actual real deep-state conspiracy, with legs like a centipede, Russia Russia Russia. Or Propaganda in America and Those Who Love It. “In order for this work to be effective, you need to u

From a constituent in Luling, TX

Support Assault Weapons Ban of 2023, prevent mass shootings

The mass shootings across the nation are a horrific tragedy, leaving countless families shattered. As lawmakers, we have a responsibility to take meaningful action to address this crisis and prevent further loss of innocent life. The Assault Weapons Ban of 2023 is a crucial step towards enhancing pu

From a verified voter in Mason, TX

WE’RE BEING PLAYED

Greetings. I am a voting constituent in rural west Texas. Today we get to read more GOP analysis of how the dissemination of Russian propaganda disguised as Republican talking points is all just innocent naïveté. “We are talking about preexisting political opinions in the United States. These are

From a verified voter in Bastrop, TX

Today, 9/6, Israeli forces shot and murdered an American human rights activist Aysenur Ezgi Eyg, in Beita, West Bank. She was shot in the head while at a peaceful protest against the illegal Israeli settler-colonist expansion into the West Bank. These protests were not a surprise- it's been a weekly

From a constituent in Watauga, TX

Co Sponsor the Momnibus

I urge you to co-sponsor the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2023 (S.1606). This legislation addresses the urgent maternal health crisis by advancing policies to reduce racial disparities in maternal mortality, improve healthcare access, and invest in community-based care models. It also focus

From a verified voter in Spring, TX

Yet again, your policies of easy access to weapons of war has resulted in tragedy. What will it take for you to admit that easy access to assault style weapons makes it likely that a mentally ill person will carry out a mass shooting? Yet again, the blood of the students and teachers is on your hand

From a verified voter in Bastrop, TX

Today, Israeli forces shot and murdered a 16 year old boy a close range in the Far'a refugee camp in the West Bank. Eyewitnesses report multiple shots were fired and the ambulance called to try and save his life was prevented from getting to the scene by Israeli forces. In Gaza, over the last 24 hou

From a verified voter in Mason, TX

CHICKEN OR EGG IT’S STILL RUSSIAN PROPAGANDA

Greetings. I am a voting constituent in rural west Texas. Conundrum of the day. What came first? Republicans pushing Russian propaganda? Or Russians pushing Republican propaganda? “Trump’s vision of the United States is one of darkness and carnage. As Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz