If you live in the State of Texas go to
http://www.fyi.legis.state.tx.us/ type in your home address as on your voter registration. Leave district type "All Districts" You will then get a screen that list that includes:
Texas U.S. Senators, U.S. Senators represent the entire state. Texas' current U.S. Senators are Senator John Cornyn and Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison. See their websites for current contact information., Texas U.S. Representative, Texas State Senator, Texas State Representative, Texas State Board of Education Member.
This particular issue would be for your Texas State Representative but you can also contact your Texas State Senator. The mailing address is on the list page. Clicking on the name of the representative will take you to their site. This is how you can send an email. I recommend use Word or another program on your computer to type the email and then copy and paste it to ensure that your email is professional. This is what I sent to my Texas State Representative. You can use it as an guide. When writing to your Texas State Senator do not ask about a House Bill it shows a lack of knowledge of the political system but they will not tell you. So delete the part about the House Bill if you use it to write your Texas State Senator. This is only a guide and making it your own will make it get more attention instead of just being a form letter.
The Office of Representative
NAMEI know that I read many false things online but wanted to check with your office about what I read.
"House Bill 998, introduced by Rep. Ruth McClendon (D- San Antonio), would require owners of unneutered male dogs weighing 20 or more pounds, that are not restrained at all times, to carry a minimum $100,000 insurance liability policy. A dog is only considered restrained if it is either kept in an enclosure or kept on a leash under the immediate control of a person at all times."
First is this even a real bill introduced? Second I am against all bills controlling dogs. I am aware of many problems with dogs but would like to communicate my concerns. I use dogs to help control the growing hog problem facing the State of Texas. Land owners contact me to help protect their land from the damage these noxious beasts cause. Most have shot and trapped but can't get control of the problem. Legislation that is used to control dog problems makes it more difficult to fight the hog problem. I am very aware of the image that hog hunters have. I work very hard to fight that image. I use very expensive and well trained dogs with gps tracking devices on each dog. I remove hogs to the benefit of land owners and the State of Texas all I ask is to not be burdened with more legislation. Thank you very much for your time.
Respectfully,
MY NAME
