The SOSS Newsletter

In 2024, we made significant strides toward this mission by sharing the SOSS story through various platforms, including media coverage, presentations to organizations all across Texas, and our successful fundraising golf tournament.

As we approach the end of a very busy and productive 2023, we take a moment to reflect on the journey we've undertaken throughout the year, considering both the achievements and challenges that have shaped our path. Below are some of the highlights of our year at...

The suite of Bills supported by SOSS has seen measured success. Here is the status of each Bill: SB 1133/ HB 3144 – Opt-In Registration and Certification for homes to increase security and communicate with residents, family, and police about criminal activity – The...

SOSS March Newsletter UPDATE: Secure Our Seniors’ Safety (SOSS) had its own version of March Madness© – State lawmakers began introducing a suite of bills on SOSS behalf. Senator Nathan Johnson, on March 8th, introduced SB 1133. Representative Jared Patterson filed...

Unless you are living under a rock, you know Texans learned a harsh lesson in mid-February. The power system we rely on failed us. We wake-up in the morning and do not give a thought to turning on a light, brew our coffee, live in a comfortably tempered home. Too many...

UPDATE: On Dec. 29, 2020 the Dallas County DA office indicted the murderer for an 18th homicide. Glenna Day’s family has taken one more step towards justice for their mother. We are excited to share that former State Senator Florence Shapiro is aware of our goals and...