TX bill endorses medical marijuana: Repubs, Democrats unite for passage

[rainbow4321]

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/texassouthwest/legislature/stories/021805dntexmedmar.a25e.html

Two Republican House chairmen and a Democrat have filed legislation that would give patients that protection. It would also clear the way for physicians to discuss marijuana with patients. Despite years of resistance by lawmakers to pass such legislation, proponents say they have hope now for two reasons: a well-organized grassroots movement and a battery of studies and polls in their corner.

But plenty are likely to try. Rep. Beverly Woolley, R-Houston, chairwoman of the powerful House Calendars Committee, doesn't support it. Neither does the state GOP or such socially conservative groups as the Texas Eagle Forum.

A recent Scripps Howard Texas poll showed 75 percent of Texans in favor of medical marijuana. The American Medical Association and the New England Journal of Medicine have endorsed it. Ten states have passed similar laws. And the year-old Texans for Medical Marijuana claims 7,500 members, including doctors, preachers and patients.

The Texas Medical Association last year said doctors should be allowed to discuss all treatment options with their patients, including marijuana. But the group stopped short of endorsing the legislation.

[PsN2Wind]

1. Groovy!!!

But doubtful.

[Lone_Star_Dem]

2. I bet it passes

I know people on both sides of the fence who support this. It's freaky. Texas is weird like that.

[PsN2Wind]

3. Hope it works for you

down there, L-S-D, but even the Oregon state legislature overturned the voters on "Death with Dignity". Since it was passed again by the people the Feds have been tying to undo it. So even though this might pass and give some Repubs a vote that can show just how progressive they are, I'd be surprised if it stands.
Good Luck