‘Simple and immediate solution’: Gov. Abbott calls for Senate Dems to end shutdown by approving legislation

Texas Governor Greg Abbott released a statement to KPRC 2, calling for the Democrats in the senate to approve legislation to bring an end to the government shutdown that has lasted nearly a month.

Abbott released the following statement:

“There’s a simple and immediate solution to this problem that could be achieved tomorrow. Senate Democrats should immediately end their government shutdown by approving legislation that already passed the U.S. House that will fully fund the government and ensure Texans don’t go hungry. While Democrats use low-income Texans as bargaining chips, Texas agencies are coordinating with community partners to connect families to existing assistance until the federal government gets back to work.”

Gov. Abbott also included resources that may be of assistance to Texans facing interruption of benefits due to what he referred to as “the Democrats’ government shutdown”:

• Texans who need assistance can visit 211Texas.org or dial 2-1-1 (select option 1) to be connected with information about a range of services, including food, housing, utilities, and health and medical services.
• Texas WIC provides nutritious foods, education, and other services to low-income women, infants, and children up to age 5.
• Thriving Texas Families provides support, education, and supplies to pregnant women and families.