State Representative Gene Wu is speaking out about the challenges in Texas' juvenile justice system. He believes that underfunded schools are a contributing factor to these problems. Wu argues that the state must provide more support for public education.

Wu also points to a lack of mental health resources as a root cause of youth crime. He is calling for the state to do more to address these underlying issues. Further details on Wu's comments are available from Houston Community Media, which recently featured him in a news brief.