AUSTIN, Texas — Young activists from all over Texas came to the state capitol Monday to call for political action to address climate change, citing last week’s brutal winter storm that devastated so many across the state as evidence of the need to address climate change through policy. ​

One young activist traveled from Houston to share her story. 

“I’m just sick of having to go through all these natural disasters," said Chanté Davis. 

Davis is only 17, but has already survived three devastating storms. The first was Hurricane Katrina. 

“We evacuated, literally, I want to say like 10 hours before. So it was very last minute, my mom had a minivan. She packed all of us in the minivan and we just drove until we found somewhere," said Davis. 

With their house destroyed, her family was forced to leave their roots in New Orleans and move to Houston. Then in 2017, Hurricane Harvey hit. 

“Water burst in around four in the morning… and it just kept rising," said Davis. "My grandpa was there at the time. He was in a wheelchair, he was handicapped. And we literally had to grab him, and wade in the water.”

Davis joined Sunrise Movement, an organization of young activists who are fighting for action to address climate change. 

“Young people are the people who will be affected by this. And so having a movement that's led by them and that centers their needs I think is really important," said 24-year-old Jenna Hanes. 

Davis traveled from Houston Monday to share her story at the state capitol, and call for action from lawmakers after the past week’s winter storm, the third climate disaster she’s lived through. 

“Do you know what it feels like to do all you can to stand by your family, just to survive? It’s a feeling I felt all my life as a climate refugee," said Davis. "My panic level rises as you sit in your offices, because I know we're not safe from the next disaster.”

Among other demands, she called for the weatherization of Texas’ electrical grid. 

“We need change, and a transition to a resilient 100% renewable energy power system is an important step to ensuring that future generations can thrive," said Davis. 

She says she finds strength in using her voice. 

“I feel powerful, I feel like we’re bigger than the opposition," said Davis. 

She, along with her fellow activists, are hopeful for a green future.