Governor Cites Senator's Work On Veterans' Mental Health

Governor Rick Perry highlighted Senator Nelson's legislation to create a peer-to-peer counseling program for veterans at a Nov. 9 press conference. "Veterans struggling with the psychological wounds of war are more likely to seek assistance if that support comes from another veteran,” Senator Nelson said. “Our legislation sets up a framework for former military personnel to volunteer their time to help ease the burden of those facing emotional challenges. We have outstanding, service-minded veterans in Texas who, with the right training, can make a positive impact in the lives of their peers and help them readjust."