Houston Style Magazine Vol 33 No 26

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Volume 33 | Number 26

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Jesse Jackson

Do Trump's Actions Meet The Test Of Treason?

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Marilynn Malerba

First Native American Appointed Treasurer of United States

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Biden To Appoint First Native American As Treasurer Of United States

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Maryilyn Malerba

his week, President Joe Biden announces his intent to appoint Marilynn Malerba as Treasurer of the United States. Malerba, who is

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the Chief of the Mohegan Tribe, will be the first Native American to hold the position.

The Treasurer of the United States directly oversees the U.S. Mint, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Fort Knox, and is a key liaison with the Federal Reserve. Chief Malerba will also serve as a senior advisor to the Secretary of the Treasury in the areas of community development and public engagement.

Marilynn Malerba is the Chief of the Mohegan Tribe, a lifetime appointment made by the Tribe’s Council of Elders.

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COMMENTARY

DO TRUMP'S ACTIONS MEET THE TEST OF TREASON?

By Jesse Jackson, National Political Writer

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ill Donald Trump be held accountable for the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 and what was a multi-layered conspiracy to overturn the results of the presidential election?

Attorney General Merrick Garland has stated that “We’re just going to follow the facts wherever they lead … to hold all perpetrators who are criminally responsible for January 6 accountable, regardless of their level, [or]their position…”

The January 6 Special Committee has systematically revealed the facts, confirming what Republican Liz Cheney stated when she announced she would vote to impeach Donald Trump: “On January 6, 2021, a violent mob attacked the United States Capitol to obstruct the process of our democracy and stop the counting of presidential electoral votes. This insurrection caused injury, death and destruction in the most sacred space in our Republic…

The President of the United States summoned this mob, assembled the mob, and lit the flame of this attack.

Everything that followed was his doing.

None of this would have happened without the President. The President could have immediately and forcefully intervened to stop the violence. He did not.

There has never been a greater betrayal by a President of the United States of his office and his oath to the Constitution.”

The Committee’s investigation confirmed what Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell stated that ““The mob was fed lies. They were provoked by the president and other powerful people, and they tried to use fear and violence to stop a specific proceeding of the first branch of the federal

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President Donald Trump greets the crowd on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, D.C. ((Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images/TNS)) government which they did not like.”

This is a question of treason, a charge that should not be made lightly.

The Constitution defines the crime: “Treason against the United States shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort.”

Do Trump’s actions meet the test of Treason? Professor Carlton F.W. Larson, author of “On Treason: A Citizen’s Guide to the Law” notes that the Framers of the Constitution had “a very specific image in mind – men gathering with guns, forming an army and marching on the seat of government.” Larson notes that few events in American history have matched that description as clearly as the sacking of the Capitol on Jan. 6.

And their purpose assaulted the very heart of democracy: trying to stop

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the congressional proceeding that would formally certify the transfer of power of a democratic election. As Larson noted, “At some point, you have to say, if that’s not levying war against the United States, then what on earth is?”

The Justice Department has prosecuted over 800 people who participated in the attack on the Capitol.

The most serious charges were directed at leaders of the Proud Boys and the Oath Keepers – gangs that conspired clearly to breach the Capitol to stop the proceedings, and possibly kidnap or kill public officials. They were charged – and some have pled guilty to –seditious conspiracy. They thought they were doing the bidding of Donald Trump.

Reviewing the evidence in a hearing on whether to honor the subpoenas of the Committee, a federal judge found that Donald Trump had “most

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likely” committed at least two crimes: obstructing an official proceeding and engaging in a conspiracy to defraud the United States. He was not asked to rule on whether Trump had committed treason.

Prosecuting a former president is something that no prosecutor would take on lightly. A trial would no doubt be a bitter national trauma.

Yet, the very essence of the rule of law is that no person – not a governor or a general, a billionaire or an oligarch, or even a former president is above the law. Donald Trump’s responsibility for the crimes that occurred is clear. And worse, he not only has expressed no remorse for his actions, he has spread the Big Lie relentlessly, and enlisted partisans across the country to attack election officials, change election laws, and leave the country more vulnerable to another assault on democracy.

Accountability under the law serves as a deterrence for those who would seek to violate it in the future.

That is why the Justice Department has prosecuted 800 perpetrators with more to come. And that is why the attorney general must follow the evidence and bring to justice all those responsible for the attack, including the undeniable instigator – Donald Trump.

(You can write to the Rev. Jesse Jackson

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LOCAL: Bishop James Dixon Announced As New Chairman of The Board of Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation

Harris County Attorney – Christian Menefee on Fifth Circuit SB1 Ruling

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he Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation (HCSCC) and NRG Park announce the appointment of Bishop James Dixon as the Chairman of the Board for HCSCC. Bishop Dixon has been on the board of HCSCC since 2018 and is following Edgar Colon, Chairman of the Board, HCSCC, 2008-2022.

“I would like to thank Edgar for his tenured and appreciated leadership, and I’m excited to hit the ground running as the new Chairman of the Board for HCSCC, said Bishop Dixon.

We have some very prestigious events coming to NRG Park, including the NCAA Division I Men’s Final Four in 2023, the College Football Playoffs in 2024, and most recently announced, the World Cup in 2026. By leading through consensus building, I look forward to making the citizens of Harris County and the greater Houston area proud with the experience they will have here at NRG Park.”

Bishop Dixon graduated from Waltrip High School, attended both Houston Baptist University and Texas Southern University, graduated from Oikodome College of Biblical Studies, and has a Master of Ministry from Richmond Seminary and a Doctorate of Ministry from Virginia University Lynchburg and Seminary.

Bishop Dixon has been a community advocate for many years and has numerous advocacy affiliations and appointments, including the Anti-Defamation League-The Coalition of Mutual Respect, Harris County Racial and Ethnic Disparities Committee, and President of Houston NAACP and

Harris County Attorney – Christian Menefee

HCSCC Board of Directors – John P. Hernandez, Director, Carel Stith, Secretary/Treasurer, Edgardo E. Colón, Director, John J. Montalbano, Vice Chairman and James W.E. Dixon II, Chairman

(*The Board of Directors is appointed by the Harris County Commissioners Court.)

Co-founder of the NTZ Anti-Trafficking organization.

Bishop Dixon’s personal mission statement is: “To make the world a better and brighter place, through loving, lifting and leading others to higher stations in life.”

About NRG Park NRG Park is the premier sports, convention, tradeshow/consumer show and entertainment complex located in Harris County, specifically Houston’s South Main corridor district. Four major facilities – NRG Stadium, NRG Center, NRG Arena and NRG Astrodome – encompass 350 acres and provide

26,000 parking spaces. NRG Park is home to the NFL’s Houston Texans, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™, Super Bowl® XXXVIII & LI, WrestleMania® X-Seven & 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania, NCAA® Division I Men’s Basketball Championship South Regional 2008, 2010 & 2015, NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Final Four 2011, 2016 & 2023 and hosts over 500 events annually.

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his week the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit vacated an injunction that prohibited Attorney General Ken Paxton from enforcing SB1’s anti-solicitation provision against the Harris County Elections Administrator.

County Attorney Christian D. Menefee, Harris County’s chief civil legal officer, gave the following statement:

“I’m glad the courts made clear that Attorney General Ken Paxton does not have the power to seek monetary penalties from election officials who simply want to encourage Texans to exercise their right to vote by mail. This war on election officials has to stop. Government should be trying to expand opportunities for voters, not restricting their access to the polls and punishing the hard-working folks who run our elections.”

About the Harris County Attorney's Office Christian D. Menefee serves as the elected, top civil lawyer for Texas’ largest county. The Harris County Attorney’s Office represents the county in all civil matters including lawsuits. Menefee leads an office of 250 attorneys and staff members.

He entered office at 32 years old, making him the youngest person and first African American elected as the Harris County Attorney.

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Houston Health Department Now Offering COVID-19 Shots For Children Six-Months and Older

COVID-19 Vaccinations For 6-Months To 5-Years Old

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hildren as young as six months old are now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine at any of the Houston Health Department’s four health centers.

Under the recommendation of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), close to 20 million children 6 months through 5 years of age may receive their first dose of either the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine.

“Children under age 5 were the last group that remained highly vulnerable because of the lack of access to an approved vaccine,” said Dr. David Persse, chief medical officer for the City of Houston. “Vaccinating children will not only help keep Houston safer from COVID but also bring a sense of relief to parents since they have long awaited this vaccine.”

The Moderna vaccine is administered in a 2-dose series, with the second shot given a month after the first. The Pfizer vaccine is given in a 3-dose series with the second shot administered three weeks after the first, and the third given two months later.

COVID-19 vaccines have undergone and will continue to undergo the most intensive safety monitoring in U.S. history.

Children may experience fewer side effects than adults after receiving the vaccine including pain, swelling, and redness in the arm where the shot was given, fever, tiredness, headache, chills, muscle or joint pain, and swollen lymph nodes. Parents may see their children younger than three years old feel irritated, sleepy, or have a loss of appetite.

The department will also offer the vaccine at multi-service centers on a rotating schedule.

Visit www.HoustonHealth.org or call 832-393-4220 for info.

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H TOP FATHERS IN 2022 H Celebrating Men Who Will Move Fire & Earth For Their Family

The Dallas Jones Family

Mayor Sylvester Turner and Jimmie Captain Families

The Rodney Ellis Family

The Kerry Porché II Family

The Jeff Syptak Family

The Paula Harris Family

Pastor Byron Stevenson Family

The Joseph Delaney Family

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The Jerome Love Family

The Nicholas Jimenez Family

The Nusret Gökçe aka 'Salt Bae' Family

The Jamal Lewis Family

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H TOP FATHERS IN 2022 H Father's Day – Honoring Fatherhood and Paternal Bonds

The Jerome Gray Family

The Steve McNair Family

The Tony Wyllie Family

The Sean Roberts Family

The Sidney Page Family

The Roy Phillips Family

The Anthony West Family

The Mark Broussard Family

The Andre Humphery Family

Dr. Mathew Plummer Family

The Jalene Mack Family

The Walter Pichon III Family

The Corbett Parker Family

The Kerry Yates Family

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AUTO: Buick Commits To All-Electric Portfolio By End Of Decade Buick Debuts New Logo and Confirms "Electra" EV Coming Soon To North America In 2024

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Buick's EV Line Will Carry The 'Electra' Name

uick is set to embark on a brand transformation that will fully electrify its lineup in North America, led by a new badge and brand identity.

In support of General Motors’ vision of a zero-emissions, all-electric future, Buick will bring its first electric vehicle to market for North America in 2024.

Buick’s future EV products will carry the Electra name, drawing inspiration from the brand’s history.

“The Buick brand is committed to an all-electric future by the end of this

decade,” said Duncan Aldred, global vice president, Buick and GMC. “Buick’s new logo, use of the Electra naming series and a new design look for our future products will transform the brand.”

The new badge, which is the first significant change to the emblem since 1990, will be body-mounted onto the front fascia of Buick products starting next year. No longer a circular logo, the badge incorporates a sleek, horizontally aligned layout that builds upon Buick’s recognizable tri-shield. The redesigned columns of the tri-shield,

which have roots in company founder David Dunbar Buick’s ancestral heraldry, incorporate fluid movements that will be found in future vehicle design.

“Our forthcoming products will adopt a new design language that emphasizes a sleek, dynamic and forward-looking appearance,” said Sharon Gauci, executive director, Global Buick and GMC Design. “Our exteriors will incorporate fluid movements that contrast with tension to convey motion.

Interiors will balance modern design, new technologies and attention to detail to evoke warmth and a rich sensory experience.”

The Buick Wildcat EV concept illustrates the new global brand design language that will be apparent in production vehicles going forward.

The new Buick badge and design will debut on production vehicles starting next year.

In addition to the new badge, Buick’s revamped brand identity will also include new typography, an updat-

ed color palette and a new marketing approach. Buick will update its physical and digital properties over the next 12 to 16 months.

The brand transformation will also include a more seamless connectivity experience, as new retail Buick vehicles in the U.S. will include three years of OnStar and Connected Services Premium Plan1. Services such as remote key fob, Wi-Fi data and OnStar safety services will be included as standard equipment on the vehicle and included in the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price starting this month.

As Buick looks toward the future, its products continue to perform well in the U.S. and globally. Last year was Buick’s best sales year ever for its current lineup, with U.S. retail sales up 7.6%. This portfolio helps attract a significant number of new customers to the brand, with nearly 73% of sales coming from customers that are new to Buick.

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AUTO: Hyundai IONIQ 5 Electric SUV – EPA Rated For 300 Mile Range Buick Debuts New Logo and Confirms "Electra" EV Coming Soon To North America In 2024

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Sleek and Sophisticated Design Links Past, Present and Future

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yundai announced to U.S. media its highly anticipated IONIQ 5 EV and provided updated specifications and features.

The all-new IONIQ 5, an electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) features a driving range of more than 300 miles, design inspired by Hyundai’s ‘45’ EV concept, relevant technology and best-in-class

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ultra-fast charging from 10 to 80 percent in just 18 minutes. IONIQ 5 rides on Hyundai’s exclusive Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) that allows for more interior space and optimized performance. IONIQ 5 is part of Hyundai Motor Group’s plan to introduce 23 BEV models and sell 1 million BEV units worldwide by 2025. IONIQ 5 goes

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on sale by the end of the year. When equipped with a single motor (2WD), IONIQ 5’s maximum EPA estimated driving range on a single charge is 303 miles. The maximum EPA estimated range of the dual motor all wheel drivemodels is 256 miles.

“IONIQ 5 introduces the Hyundai brand to a whole new set of buyers,” said José Muñoz, president and CEO, Hyundai Motor America. “Once behind the steering wheel, they are going to be shocked by the range, power, comfort, interior space and advanced technology.

Owning one is going to be a new experience and lifestyle that only the IONIQ brand can provide.”

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H Acres Homes 9th Annual Junteenth Parade H Hosted By Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner In "THE 44"

H Area Elected Officials Juneteenth Breakfast H Mayor Turner Hosted Elected Officials For Juneteenth Breakfast At Texas Southern University

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ON THE MOVE: Roger Harris Joins HillDay Industries, Inc. A Respected Member Of Supplier Diversity and Compliance Communities

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illDay taps small business development industry veteran Roger Harris as its HillDay Industries, Inc. vice president to lead its supplier diversity, contract compliance, workforce development, and business development services for its clients.

“We are pleased to have Roger join the HillDay team. He is a dynamic and respected member of the supplier diversity and compliance community who brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track-record of strengthening the services we provide to our clients and the small business industry. He has helped small businesses grow and meet the stringent compliance requirements of the private and public sectors,” said HillDay President and CEO Argentina M. James.

Harris has a 30-year career dedicated to small business development, outreach, and compliance services for public agencies and private businesses. As the External Affairs Manager for the City of Houston Office of Business Opportunity (OBO), Harris helped OBO significantly increase the number of certified minority-owned, women-owned, small, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MWSDBE), and led educational and outreach initiatives for 2,200 certified firms. Harris led the start-up of the Houston MBDA Business Center

on the board of Lone Star State Capital Corporation, is the NAACP Houston Branch Economic Development chair, and an American Leadership Fellow.

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operated by Houston Community College.

This organization is funded by the United States Department of Commerce to help minority-owned enterprises have increased access to contracts, capital, and global markets. Under his leadership, the Center was able to achieve an outstanding rating in its first year of operation. Harris also managed Business Development efforts for Turner Construction Company. Prior to joining HillDay, Harris led Houston First Corporation’s award-winning Supplier Diversity and Compliance program as its Development Specialist Manager.

“The Greater Houston area is a dynamic and growing market with billions of dollars in business opportunities for

adept small businesses. My focus has been to match small businesses opportunities, build capacity to help them meet the demands placed on businesses, especially those operating in the public sector,» said Harris. «I am looking forward to leading and growing HillDay›s talented team as we manage our owner›s representative, construction-management-at-risk (CMAR), and prime contractor clients with their supplier diversity, contract compliance, and workforce development needs.

Harris holds a Bachelor of Business Administration-Finance degree from the University of Houston-Downtown and is a NASBITE International certified global business professional. He serves

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ART: Houston's ART Collector – Lester Marks Houston Art Collector Lester Marks, A ART NEWS Top 200 Global Collector For Over 25-Years

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ester Marks, President of International Art Advisory Services and a represented artist, has collected contemporary art for 25 years. He has served as a trustee for the Museum of Fine Arts-Houston and the Houston Contemporary Arts Museum. Mr. Marks has also served on the boards of Diverse Works, Project Row House, Lawndale Art Center, Community Artists Collective, Art League of Houston, The Orange Show, and numerous other visual art organizations.

Lester has been included in Art News as one of the top 200 collectors globally and Art & Antiques as one of the top 100 collectors making a difference in the art world. He was also featured in “American Art Collector” for their 100th-anniversary issue.

For over 25 years, Mr. Marks has mentored local artists and shared his home collection, bringing thousands of art patrons every year. The home of Lester Marks is a “mini-museum” of contemporary art. The house is built around an outdoor courtyard displaying the sculpture of British environmental artist Richard Long. There are passageways to 3 small gallery

Visual Arts Alliance (VAA) is an educational organization for visual art practitioners and interested members of the public. Founded in Houston, TX, in 1981, VAA is an all-volunteer run, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

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Lester Marks spaces, a studio, and even a “subterranean playroom” for the adventurous.

The collection features museum-quality works by artists like

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MUSIC: Beyoncé Drops 'Break My Soul' And It's The Dance Track You Need

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With its house music vibe, the dance track marked the return the Bey Hive (as her devout fan base is known) was more than ready for.

“You won’t break my soul,” Beyoncé sings in the chorus with lyrics that let it be known she›s fully aware of her power.

“Imma let down my hair/’Cause I lost my mind,” she sings. “Bey is back and I’m sleeping real good at night/The queens in the front and the doms in the back/Ain’t takin’ no flicks but the whole

clique snapped.”

It also reunites Queen Bey with bounce music legend Big Freedia, who appeared on Beyoncé’s hit 2016 song “Formation.”

“It feels surreal to be on the track with the Queen Beyonce once again,” Big Freedia tweeted. “I’m so honored to be (a part) of this special moment I’m forever grateful lord. Someone please catch me.”

The superstar had announced on Monday that the song would release at midnight, but made a surprise early drop on Tidal, the streaming service owned by her husband, rapper Jay-Z. “Break My Soul” is the first single off of her forthcoming “Renais-

sance” album which is set to come out July 29.

In 2020, Beyoncé’ released the single “Black Parade” in honor of Junteenth.

The Grammy winner’s last visual album, “Black Is King,” released that same year as a companion project to her curated album “The Lion King: The Gift.” She voiced the character of Nala in Disney’s 2019 “Lion King” remake.

Her last full-length album was “Lemonade” in 2016.

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ederal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell wants to increase joblessness in the US in order to save the economy. But Beyoncé may beat him to it.

The multi-hyphenate artist’s latest single, “Break My Soul,” which dropped late Monday, begs listeners to “release” themselves from their 9-5, saying “I just quit my job, I’m gonna find new drive, damn, they work me so damn hard.”

Immediately dubbed an “anthem for the Great Resignation” on social media, fans didn’t skip a beat, posting memes and all-cap tweets aligning themselves with Queen Bey’s motivational message to ditch hustle culture and get back to “sleeping really good at night.”

“Me sending my resignation email because Beyoncé told me to,” was a common theme online.

The song, Beyoncé’s first single since Juneteenth last year, blends 1990s club culture with 2022 Pride vibes. It’s an inescapable summer psalm, with heavy sampling from the early-90s hit “Show Me Love” by Robin S and vocals from Big Freedia, a rapper best known for her New Orleans “bounce music,” aka bass-heavy booty-shaking.

“Release your anger/Release your mind/Release your job/Release the tide/Release your trade/Release the stress/Release your love/Forget the rest,” sings Big Freedia, lyrics that embrace both the socio-economic pandemic fatigue and the desire to break free of it.

Dubbed the “Great Resignation,” the offset between job vacancies and job seekers means there are now almost two job openings for every unemployed worker, a situation that Fed Chair Powell has called “unhealthy.”

Amid this backdrop, “Break My Soul” resonated immediately with fans — and economists.

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STATE: STATES MUST ACT NOW TO PREVENT NEXT MASS SHOOTINGS 13 Texas Mayor's Call On State Legislators To Take Action, NOW!

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exas’ Big City Mayors, a bipartisan coalition of mayors from our state’s most populous cities, are calling upon our state leadership to take immediate action to prevent the next mass shooting in Texas.

We represent a continuum of political ideology and have come together because we know most Texans have a strong desire for common sense reform to protect our children. As mayors, we believe the legislature and executive leaders can come together to

find the right solutions for Texas.

We are specifically calling upon Governor Abbott to call a Special Session and add the following to the call:

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Require universal background checks for gun purchases.

Increase the age to purchase assault weapons in Texas to 21.

Pass Red Flag laws to identify threats before shootings.

Significant increase in mental health support funding.

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Families are asking us how many more shootings must happen before we act. The communities of Uvalde, El Paso, Santa Fe, and Sutherland Springs deserve better. In response to mass shootings—Florida passed red flag laws, and we can do the same here in Texas.

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Addressing gaps in mental health care access would require the state legislature to massively expand existing programs. This would mean more funding for school counselors, social workers, and support staff for public schools as well as enhancing accessibility at our mental health authorities. The lack of statewide access for mental health services has caused our first responders, especially our police, to all too often to be the only response to a person in crisis.

We can better support our first responders by funding mental health programs that allow for patient access and care instead of leaving law enforcement to handle these complex situations.

The problem that we face as a state, and that local law enforcement faces every day, is the ease with which dangerous individuals can obtain and access these weapons.

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