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Well, I've joined the rabble-rousers. Called my state senator (Mario Gallegos) and house rep (Ellen Cohen)'s offices today. Had very pleasant conversations with staffers at both locations. The girl at Gallegos' office seemed new, and I explained to her before she called the DPS legislative liason that DPS was going to blame Harris County (ie, their own DPS office in Harris) for the backlog, and that what this really meant was that DPS is failing to adequately staff their Harris Co. office. Also told her about TexasCHLForum.com, and that this is a common (and chronic) issue.

The lady at Ellen Cohen's Houston office already knew all about the problem, and seemed happy to have more fuel for the fire. Not only said she'd call DPS right away, but also asked me to call *her* back with any news or DPS contact I have going forward. Seemed very on the ball.

I'll look into sending an email to the governor's office as well - assume there's a link on the web for that, too.

For everyone who's been waiting > 90 days, *please* do add your voices to the crowd. Squeaky wheels are far, far better than silent suffering.

thanks,

RNH