Yesterday, a man was found dead in the Rio Grande — trapped on a buoy designed by Greg Abbott to drown asylum seekers. Today, it's being reported that Texas troopers are separating migrant families at the border. Abbott has reached new lows, and it’s got to stop.
Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, & other toxins: there’s no deadline for PACT Act claims, but if you file by August 9th you can get benefits backdated to 2022. Visit VA.Gov/PACT to file. My staff can also help, call 512-691-1200. Thanks to all who served!
The Department of Veterans Affairs is urging veterans to apply for new toxic exposure benefits ahead of an 8/9 deadline. Since the PACT Act became law last August, over 600k veterans have applied for benefits — including at least 62k from TX. For more information, visit:
The PACT Act is a new law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances. The PACT Act adds to the list of health conditions that ...
With the passing of Sandra Tenorio, Hays County has lost a great leader. She served as Kyle's first Hispanic Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem of Buda, and director of border & immigration issues for Gov. Richards. She opened the door for many Tejanos and leaves behind an amazing legacy.
Good news! Our constituent advocate team has put more than $2 MILLION back into the hands of #TX35 residents 🥳 If you need help with passports, Social Security payments, back wages, veterans benefits, or any federal agency, contact us at casar.house.gov.
The Dove Springs Back to School Bash shows the true power of community! It was great to meet with East Austin families & give out backpacks with local leaders. 🎒 Texas is brighter & better when we invest in our children & families.👏🏽
Working Texans’ stories are being heard. Our federal government must guarantee water breaks and heat protections for every worker.
Anti-union laws that starve striking workers have no place in America. Senator Fetterman, Representative Adams, and I are introducing the Food Secure Strikers Act to ensure that striking workers and their families can receive SNAP benefits and make ends meet.
The legislation would repeal a restriction on workers receiving SNAP benefits while on strike.
After no water for nearly 9 hours on the Capitol steps, I feel more confident than ever that we can make positive change in this country for working people— including winning the right to basic water breaks. Workers everywhere are counting on a federal heat rule.
