During his state of the state address, Texas Governor Greg Abbott praised the efforts of Texans for their “strength and perseverance” in the fight against COVID-19. He pledged to work with legislators to ensure continued opportunity for all who call Texas home.
In times of adversity, there will always be heroes who rise above the challenges we face.
Our communities are filled with those heroes.
Heroes who summoned the strength and perseverance to fight.
Fight not just for themselves or their families, but for their neighbors their communities and even complete strangers.
Think of our nurses and doctors, the food servers and hospital janitors.
Think of the truck drivers, grocery clerks, small business owners, and so many Texans who labor on the frontlines.
Think of our farmers and the ranchers who provide the food that is so desperately needed.
These are hard-working Texans. Hard working Texans are at the forefront of our agenda this legislative session as we build a healthier, safer, freer, and more prosperous state.
We’ve already seen what Texas can achieve when we create an environment that promotes freedom and empowers the people to succeed.
Opportunity is what Texas is all about. No doubt, we faced hard times this past year. But as Texans, we never shy away from challenges. Instead we can embrace them.
We adapt and overcome and grow stronger as a result. This session, the Legislature can continue that legacy.
We can help Texans across our state exit this chapter even stronger. We can help them achieve the boundless opportunities that exist only in Texas.
Just as Texans have united and put their differences aside to support one another through the pandemic, we in the capitol must also come together to work on their behalf. We must seize this opportunity to make our state healthier, safer, freer, and more prosperous for all who call Texas home.
