We ask the Governor and the State Legislature to increase funding for Metrocare Services.
Why is this important?
Rick Perry and the Texas State Legislature don't seem to understand the chaos they caused in 2012 when they relieved Metrocare Services, the State of Texas public mental health program, of $156 million. I've seen services reduced, I've seen longer lines for patients in need of treatment and a reduction of quality care. Texas is now 51st in terms of public committment to public mental healthcare issues. Yes, Mississippi, the poorest state in the union, has better public mental health services than does Texas, and even Puerto Rico has better services than Texas, the third richest state in the union.
