Biden addressed a variety of topics Texans are watching closely, including women’s health care, border security and veterans' issues, among others in his first State of the Union speech.
PUBLISHED 10:38 PM CST Mar. 01, 2022AUSTIN, Texas — While many of President Joe Biden’s plans for the country contradict several of Texas' policies, there were moments during his speech that brought bipartisan standing ovations in the chamber during his first State of the Union speech Tuesday night.
Biden addressed a variety of topics Texans are watching closely, including women’s health care, border security and veterans' issues, among others. The president condemned states like Texas that pass laws limiting abortion and infringing on the rights of LGBTQ citizens. While he didn’t call out Texas by name, he criticized policies like Abbott’s order to investigate parents who seek gender-affirming care for their transgender children.
“The onslaught of state laws targeting transgender Americans and their families is wrong.” Biden said. “As I said last year, especially to our younger transgender Americans, I will always have your back as your president, so you can be yourself and reach your God-given potential.“If we want to go forward—not backward—we must protect access to health care. Preserve a woman’s right to choose. And let’s continue to advance maternal health care in America.
One of those veterans is Le Roy Torres, who was a guest of Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas. Torres and his family founded the Texas-based organization Burn Pits 360 to advocate for service members affected by toxic exposure to burn pits. While the wars are over for veterans, for many, the battle to cover health care costs is only beginning. He’s an advocate for veterans and has fought to expand health care benefits.
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