"When my life-altering accident left me paralyzed from the waist down 40 years ago, I made the decision to not let my life be defined by the enormous challenge that I faced.Texas is a beacon of freedom and opportunity for everyone, including the two million Texans with a disability. Our lives are not defined by how we are challenged, but how we respond to those challenges, and I applaud all the Texas businesses who empower Texans with disabilities. I congratulate the winners of this year’s Lex Frieden Employment Awards for their work to hire and support Texans with disabilities. Working together, we can create a brighter, more inclusive Texas for all.”