Legislative Update (3/5)
I am completely blown away by the turnout we had for Advocacy Day at the Capitol. We had 22 volunteers going office to office, meeting with legislators and staff, having meaningful conversations about the health policies that matter most, and spreading the word about the Make Texans Healthy Again movement.
We had a great meeting with several members of the Legislative Make America Healthy Again Caucus, including Senator Kevin Sparks and Reps. Ellen Troxclair, Briscoe Cain, Cody Vasut, and David Lowe. Unfortunately, Caucus Chair Carrie Isaac woke up sick and wasn’t able to join us, but she was cheering us on from home (and even joined via FaceTime through her Chief of Staff).
While she wasn’t able to be present, she did email me an update —the caucus is now up to 26 members, making it a bipartisan, multi-cameral force in the legislature. With roughly 15% of the Texas Legislature already on board, this movement is gaining real momentum. See the full list of members below.
Yesterday, we officially unveiled our legislative priorities document, which outlines the key policies we are advocating for this session. This list represents our core priorities, but it is not an exhaustive list of the legislation we will support or oppose. As we continue analyzing bills through the filing deadline, we welcome discussions on additional policies that align with our mission. If you have legislation you believe deserves our support, please reach out—we are committed to working with lawmakers and advocates to advance meaningful, common-sense reforms that improve the health and well-being of Texans. (View the document here.)
Pictured Above: (top) MTHA volunteers take a photo with MAHA Caucus Members and (bottom) Rep. Ellen Troxclair & Sen. Kevin Sparks address attendees about the importance of being involved.
Senator Bryan Hughes and Rep. Carrie Isaac passed resolutions designating March 4th as "Make Texans Healthy Again Day" at the Capitol (read here). This recognition helps elevate the conversation around prevention-focused health policy and reinforces the importance of addressing chronic disease, nutrition, and medical transparency in Texas.
There is plenty of work left to do. Between now and the end of session in June, MTHA will continue engaging on dozens of critical bills that align with our mission. I will continue notifying this list about upcoming hearings, key votes, and opportunities to engage. If you are interested in testifying, attending a hearing, or working the halls to advocate for these issues, please let me know. Every conversation matters, and together, we are pushing Texas toward a healthier future.
For Texas,
Travis McCormick
Founder, Make Texans Healthy Again
P.S. - I didn’t have time to watch the State of the Union last night, but was sent this clip in which RFK and MAHA were given a shoutout by President Trump: “Since 1975, rates of child cancer have increased by more than 40%. Reversing this trend is one of the top priorities for our new Presidential Commission to Make America Healthy Again. Chaired by our new Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Our goal is to get toxins out of our environment, poisons out of our food supply. and keep our children healthy and strong.”