The month of February is designated as Heart Month. This month strives to educate the public about the importance of improving heart health. This endeavor aims to help people identify and understand helpful adjustments that can be made to increase heart health. The term “heart disease” refers to several types of heart conditions. In the…

The month of January is proclaimed as National Thyroid Awareness Month. According to the American Thyroid Association, 1 in 10 people suffer from a thyroid disorder. Additionally, at least 1 in 8 women will develop a thyroid disorder during her lifetime. Along with this, most thyroid conditions in the United States are underdiagnosed. The thyroid…

January is recognized as National Glaucoma Awareness Month. More than 3 million people in the United States have been diagnosed with glaucoma. Furthermore, the National Eye Institute projects that this number will increase to 4.2 million by 2030. Glaucoma is sometimes referred to as “the sneak thief of sight” since there are no symptoms, and…

Thank you for allowing me the privilege of serving the people of House District 32 again. I am proud to be a voice for the Coastal Bend and look forward to continuing that role during the 89th Texas Legislative Session. The 89th Texas Legislative Session begins Tuesday, January 14th. The Texas House of Representatives swearing-in…

I want to draw attention to a very important topic we face in Texas: roadway safety. Since November 7, 2000, at least one person has died every single day, with an average of 10 deaths every day. As a result, The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) recently launched the annual #EndTheStreakTX campaign. During this campaign,…