Tools for Advocates
Legislators deal with hundreds of issues and rely on their constituents to let them know which issues are important to them. The following are helpful tips to remember when contacting your legislators about potential legislation:
Tips for Letters, Faxes, and Emails
- Write to legislators that represent your district
- Be concise
- Clearly state your purpose and requested action
- Give example of how the potential legislation affects your community
- Identify bills by name and number, i.e. House Bill: H.R.____ or Senate Bill: S.____
- Thank for previous support or action
- Sign your letter with your name and home address
Addressing Procedures
Federal
U.S. Senator
The Honorable (full name)
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510Dear Senator (last name)
Speaking: “Senator (last name)”U.S. Representative
The Honorable (full name)
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515Dear Representative. (last name)
Speaking: “Representative (last name)”
State
State Senator
The Honorable (full name)
Texas Senate
P.O. Box 12068
Austin, Texas 78711-2068Dear Senator (last name)
Speaking: “Senator (last name)”State Representative
The Honorable (full name)
Texas House of Representatives
P.O. Box 2910
Austin, Texas 78768-2910Dear Representative. (last name)
Speaking: “Representative (last name)” or “ Mr./Mrs. (last name)”
Tips for Making Phone Calls
- If you are unable to speak directly to the legislator, ask to speak with the aide who handles the issue of concern
- Identify yourself by name and home address
- Prepare talking points for the call
- Focus on a single issue
- Identify the local impact of the issue and clearly state requested action
- Limit call to under 5 minutes
- If necessary, leave a brief message, making sure to identify yourself and the issue
Contact Information
Driscoll Children's Hospital
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Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 694-6700 or call toll free (866) 886-5957
Fax (361) 851-6880 or email us at kyks@driscollchildrens.org.
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