URGENT! URGENT! URGENT
Posted about 2 years ago by Stephanie Brown
NBNPA supports TNP efforts for SB 1700!
The "HEAL" Bill SB 1700 (Healthcare Expanded and Accessed Locally for Texans), is stalling in the Senate of the 88th Legislature. This is a bi-partisan bill that supports increase to healthcare access by all Texans.
Texas 2023 Healthcare Rankings:
Texas is ranked 50th among all states in access to high quality prenatal and maternal care!
Texas ranked last in providing access to mental health services and treatment! (98% of Texas is designated by the federal government as mental health professional shortage areas).
Texas is ranked 50th overall due to lack of access to medical care, insurance and annual preventative services!
Today, PLEASE contact Lois Kolkhorst by calling (512-463-0108) and send her an email (Lois.kolkhorst@senate.texas.gov).
Tell her to please support and allow SB 1700 to have a hearing. In order to improve healthcare access to Texans and reverse our awful health rankings, SB 1700 must be pushed through the senate by tomorrow 12:00 Noon!
Today, also PLEASE email your message to the other committee members and ask for their support: