Missouri City Seniors Trapped by Broken Elevators; Lawmakers Take Action

Seniors Trapped by Broken Elevators

• 🏠 Residents at the Jubilee at Texas Parkway Senior Apartments in Missouri City are facing significant challenges due to broken elevators.
• ♿ Alvin Benford, a resident confined to a wheelchair, relies on the elevator to leave his second-floor apartment for dialysis and other needs.
• ⚠️ His wife, Betty Benford, expresses fear for his safety, especially in case of emergencies like a fire, due to the inability to evacuate him quickly.
• 📦 The delivery of essential medical supplies for Alvin has become a logistical nightmare, requiring multiple trips.

Ongoing Elevator Issues and Management Response

• 📉 Myrtle Welcome, another second-floor resident, has had knee surgery and struggles to use the stairs, exacerbated by the building's only other elevator already being out of service.
• 🚫 Attempts to get information from the leasing office were unsuccessful, with staff stating they were not authorized to speak.
• 📧 Emails and calls to Asset Living, the management company, have not yet yielded a response.

Legislative Action and Solutions

• 📢 Following KHOU 11's reporting on similar elevator issues at senior living facilities, the Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 1802.
• ⚖️ This bill aims to require landlords in Texas to maintain operational elevators or face significant consequences.
• 🏛️ The bill now moves to the Texas House of Representatives for a vote, offering a potential solution for affected residents.
• 📰 KHOU 11 has been a primary source of reporting on these widespread elevator problems, encouraging viewer submissions for potential stories.