Senator Carlos Uresti Passes “Camo Alert” to Help Texas Veterans
(Press Release) Austin, TX—Senator Carlos Uresti passed Senate Bill 1622 unanimously today through the Texas Senate. SB 1622 creates a “Camo Alert” (short for camouflage) program for missing military members and veterans who suffer from Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or a traumatic brain injury.
“Having a tool like a Camo Alert could save the lives of those who put their own lives at risk in sacrifice to our country. As a Marine, the father of a Marine, and the brother of a Marine, I am constantly looking for ways to help our soldiers and Veterans. This bill would not have moved through the Senate without the help of Veterans, who are committed to looking out for their fellow wounded warriors.” said Senator Carlos Uresti
Should the bill pass the House, the Texas Department of Transportation will design the program to operate much like the current Amber Alert and Silver Alert programs for use when a member of the military or a veteran who is having a verified traumatic incident due to PTSD, and cannot be located.
“This is the type of program that will be rarely used, and that you hope to never have to use. But, on those rare occasions when you have the opportunity to save a life, we’re going to be grateful we passed this legislation and have this tool available. I urge the House to take swift action and send SB 1622 to Governor Abbott.” said Uresti
Sen. Uresti represents Senate District 19, which covers more than 35,000 square miles and contains all or part of 17 counties, two international ports of entry, eleven state parks, 51 school districts, 2700 miles of highways, and more than 23,000 producing oil and gas wells in both the Eagle Ford Shale and Permian Basin. The district is larger than 12 states and 82 Nations, and contains over one third of the Texas-Mexico border. Sen. Uresti is proud to serve on the Finance, Education, and Veteran Affairs & Border Security Committees and as Vice Chair of the Health & Human Services Committee.
