We're all dealing with new challenges as a result of the COVID-19 virus. These days, there are more questions than answers, and it's easy for us to get discouraged.
My team and I have been trying to sift through everything and to pass along as much good information as we can. We're on calls with the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the White House, the CDC, state public health and emergency management leaders, and others. We pick up information to share with you, and more importantly, we inform the state and national leaders about what we're hearing from you: the questions folks have shared with us and the solutions they're coming up with.
Much of our time is spent matching up needs and solutions, and we know that our team is just a small part of the overall effort.
So, be encouraged. This virus is real and the threat is serious, but there is no need to panic.
From our first responders and health care workers to our teachers and business owners and ordinary folks all across Texas and America, people are going out of their way to help.
The experts tell us that the Number One way we can prevent the spread of this virus is to practice social distancing. If we do that, encourage each other, and call and check on our friends and neighbors, we can know that each of us is contributing to defeating this virus.
Meanwhile, there is intensive research and testing for treatments -- some are already very promising and could be available soon. Like World War II when companies went from making refrigerators to machine guns and from cars to tanks, American manufacturers are retooling almost overnight to make the medical supplies and other essential products that we need for this fight. We're already seeing the results.
You've probably noticed that many store shelves are emptying during the day. But each night, they're replenished as dedicated people work overtime to deliver and to restock the things we need.
These are just a few of the ways that Texas and America are coming together and fighting back.
We'll continue to post helpful information on social media, and you'll find all those link at the bottom of this email. Of course, you can always call us (512.463.0101) or email us ([email protected]) if you have questions or if there is anything we can be helping you with.
Here is a link to an interview I did with Channel 7 on Monday morning. It's an overview of where we are in Texas, and how we're doing in this fight.
So again, please let us know if you have any questions or if we may be of any help to you at all. If we can't help, we'll try and find someone who can.
It is my honor to represent you in the Texas Senate. We have an excellent team of smart and dedicated people who are working overtime to help get us through this, and we are all at your service.
Texas has faced bigger challenges before. By God's mercy, as we work together, help each other, and follow the social distancing guidelines, we will get through this.
Here is the KLTV interview we did Monday.