Ensuring Public Safety
Our top priority is the safety and security for the citizens of Texas. This legislative session, we made improvements to keep our schools and communities safe. These accomplishments include:
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Enhancing Texas’ capabilities to fight human and sex trafficking
- Providing resources to tackle the rape kit backlog and secure justice for victims
- Strengthening emergency preparedness and hardening our schools
- Improving access to mental health care
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