"It has to stop. We have to do better than what we’re doing now," says Damien House whose wife Porsha and their three sons 5-year-old King, 2-year-old Messiah, and 7-month-old Drake were killed in March 2021.
Alcohol-to-go bill heads to Gov. Abbott s desk, but some Texans still concerned
Lohmiller, Maggie
and last updated 2021-04-29 18:54:41-04
The Lone Star State is one step closer to instating an alcohol-to-go bill, but despite overwhelming support, including from Governor Greg Abbott, some Texans are still on the fence.
Allowing restaurants and bars to sell and deliver alcoholic beverages has been a tool to help businesses survive the coronavirus pandemic.
Now, it looks like it s here to stay. It s an idea that comes with concern for some in the community. We can t control what the governor does, but we certainly can educate and do our best to send the message that when used improperly or misused, alcohol can have fatal life-long consequences, shared Mary Jo Prince, program manager and Texas A&M University AgriLife Extension Service, Brazos Valley Injury Prevention Coalition, and State-Wide Initiatives.