1.2 million Texan children and families report at least one Mental, Emotional, Behavoral or developmental problems.

That is nearly 20% of all Texas children.

47% of Texas high school students report feeling sad and hopeless for 2+ weeks straight. 21% of those same students considered suicide, 18% made a plan and 12% made an attempt.

71% of texans with Mental Health issues go untreated in our state.

Texas is home to the second largest population of veterans in the U.S. over 1,500,000.

30% of those veterans report a diagnosis of at least one major mental health disorder after returning home. over 20% return home with PTSD.

With 88% of Texans living in whats called a “Mental health work force shortage area”

I have drafted a congressional proposal that I will introduce on day one in office. this proposal will solve the issues of provider shortages, awareness, geographical location and cost barriers for citizens.

I encourage all citizens to read the bill!