Sen. Carlos Uresti: Statement on two recent child deaths in Bexar County

(Press Release) “To have two child deaths in the same week is a symptom in need of immediate emergency attention from the community. Silence allows child abuse to perpetuate—we must all speak up and be the voice for the children if there is any indication that abuse or neglect is occurring.

“We will not tolerate evil people that hurt our children. For those who cross that sacred line, we must ensure we have laws on the books that will punish them accordingly. I have filed Senate Bill 1463 to deal with serial child abusers appropriately, and I will continue to fight to pass this legislation as soon as possible.” said Senator Carlos Uresti

Senator Carlos Uresti, the Blue Ribbon Task Force, community leaders, advocates and elected officials, will seek to meet and discuss how we can increase our effectiveness and outreach around children ages 0-3 over the next few weeks. Members of the community who need more information or would like to get involved are urged to call Senator Carlos Uresti’s San Antonio District Office at (210) 932-2568.

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.