The SB 419 committee report has been sent to Calendars, but hasn't shown up on the House schedule for the next two days (which is as far as the TLO site shows right now). Of course, that was almost a week ago and...well, we're trying to keep our hopes up.
Anyway, the Dallas Morning News printed my letter (it's the fifth one down). The Galveston County Daily News told me they were going to run it as well, but as of yet it hasn't shown up.
I sent the letter out in one form or another (200-250 words to papers that just take letters, 600-650 words to the ones that take guest editorials) to just about every major paper in the state. I'll probably start hitting the smaller ones tomorrow.
One thing I will say, the Daily News is apparently pretty keen on putting up letters related to this issue (I know because I've been informed by another person that the paper is printing theirs as well). Whether it has something to do with autism coverage itself or just thumbing their pinko noses at Rep. Taylor I couldn't begin to speculate. All I'm saying is, if you felt compelled to send them a letter, I certainly wouldn't object.
Hang in there Pete…wish I was in Texas to help you out, do you think they would take calls from NJ? Seriously, I am as always impressed by the passion and stepping up on the issues you care about. Keep fighting the battle, it is well worth it! JudyCK