After the crisis of the last week, TX leaders must do better for families.


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Dear John,

Tired. Grateful. Angry. Behind. Ready.

These are a few of the words I just heard from members of our staff when we talked about how we were feeling after the terrible week Texans endured.

While some members of our team experienced cold nights and stressful days over the last week, and some are now waiting for the plumber to visit, our team was very fortunate.

But our hearts ache, and our anger rises, when we think about what so many Texans, including many of our colleagues, went through last week and continue to go through today. The truth is, for so many families, the hardships and trauma of the last several days are layered on top of so many other hardships and trauma that will not go away just because the sun came out or because the headlines may change.

To get through this current crisis, so many Texans have rallied together. Neighbors spent the week helping neighbors. Many continue to volunteer, donate, and help in other ways. There are lots of ways you can still help, including supporting your local community relief efforts, donating to one of these organizations ([link removed]), or supporting your local food bank.

However, while the charity and solidarity we are seeing is both essential and inspiring, we know it is not enough.

This week has underscored that the Texas Legislature and other policymakers must help families so they are not in a perpetual state of crisis. It showed that Texas policymakers must work to solve big problems — whether it’s the reliability of the power grid or reducing the state’s uninsured rate or helping families achieve the stability they need to keep their kids safe and out of the CPS system. It revealed ([link removed]), once again, that equity must be a priority. And it underscored that schools and others — with help from the Legislature — must help children and families recover from the trauma ([link removed]) they’ve experienced this week, this year, and throughout their lives. We need the Legislature to take on these goals with a sense of urgency and keep the needs of children and families front and center. 

We look forward to working together with you to make Texas a better, healthier, and safer place for children and families to call home, and we hope that you and your loved ones are stable and recovering after this week of crisis.

Sincerely,

Stephanie Rubin
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