Texas Democrats are responding to Abbott's State of the State address, with some suggesting the governor's priorities are out of alignment with what's best for all Texans.
"And in particular, a bill to raise the age to buy an assault style weapon. From 18 to 21 ... raise the age to 21 for the 21 lives lost at Robb Elementary. It is the simplest. Should be the easiest, most reasonable request that these poor families are making of our government, of our governor, of this body," said Hinojosa.issues like maternal deaths. State Rep. Donna Howard pointed out funding approved by lawmakers in the last session has not yet made it to the people who need it.
As for insurance needs, they repeated the call for the governor to expand Medicaid by tapping into a surplus of federal funding. The Democrats did applaud the governor for wanting to make it easier to get Narcan, which is used to help people with a fentanyl overdose, and wanting to put more money into mental health programs.that I have read and agree
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