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