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,…

The month of January serves as Human Trafficking Awareness month. During this month, advocates, organizations, and individuals unite to raise awareness about this very important issue. According to the Department of Homeland Security, human trafficking is “modern-day slavery and involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial…

With the holiday season upon us, it is important to remember many Coastal Bend residents may need a helping hand this winter. In a previous article, I discussed helping others through Toys for Tots. In this week’s column, I would like to continue that discussion by sharing a few simple ways you can make a…