Reference no: EM13892686

1. Identify a legislator for your state (Texas) to whom you can address the community/public health problem/concern you have identified.

2. Write a concise letter about the problem/concern inclusive of the following tips:

• Formal letter, with appropriate address for elected officials

• Limit to one page

• Introduce yourself and your background

• Concise overview of the health problem and the issues that concern you

• Clear and compelling rationale for your concern

• State specifically what you want done about it(vote on a pending bill, introduce a bill, support community action, etc.)

• Summary, conclusion