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I bet the state of Texas doesn't even know that the word "Marih(j)uana" is slang for Cannabis (Sativa/Indica) the correct name.

The Texas Coalition for Compassionate Care (a Non-profit) has been working hard on getting this bill proposed and is working hard to have a senate companion bill. Please link to us in future updates.
We are a volunteer based organization that is trying to fill the very big shoes of Texans for Medical Marijuana. We are still seeking funding for some basic hard cost so that we can build an e-mail database to organize the state. No national organization is sending resources to the State of Texas. If you want your state to change, please help your local organizations.

the State of Texas should get out of doctor's examining rooms. it's a plant that works for people. who are we to judge another person's pain? good luck passing this important piece of legislation.

I doubt HB164 will pass. I'd like to see Marijuana legalized for medical use... keep some honest people out of jail. Too bad HB126 will make Salvia illegal and just put even more people behind bars.

Wow Matt, with all due respect it sounds like you have given up before the start of the race.
It can pass, but it will not move if people who support it do nothing but promote defeatism.
This is a simple, logical, conservative bill that allows the defendant to explain why they broke the law to a jury of their peers. It can pass in Texas, and will. But it won't go anywhere until people that care do something to help it pass. We are building a true coalition of churches/organizations, ministers, and community leaders to promote compassion in the treatment of those who have a medical need for marijuana and we will need you in this effort.
Sincerely,
Stephen Betzen

I can't believe we haven't gotten over marijuana.

Since the begin of marijuana use 0 people have died using marijuana, you can't overdose on this drug. Yet it's still illegal?? How ignorant is the government. I like to see someone drink a whole bottle of whiskey, and see if they are still standing, vs smoking 6 joints. The drinker will die of and overdose. The smoker will just be relaxed and calm, and probably happy. The drinker would be abusive and angry.

Marijuana has killed 0 people and that a fact. Alcohol has killed thousands each year. Yet Alcohol is legal.

hey jeffy D the reason that the goverment is keeping alchol legal and cigeretts legal is simply cause they like keeping the population down for there future plans!! our gov is curropt! we have to do something!

Please contact your state representitives today and ask them to pass this important Bill. (HB 164)

You can contact your representitive thru this lookup service
http://www.fyi.legis.state.tx.us/

Medical Marijuana. A congress person, or maybe it was a reprisentative once stated at some meeting that "Marijuana Doesn't Cure Anything". I had to agree with him. I thought at the time that it only relieved symptoms. Now that I have used cannabis(marijuana)oil to successfully treat Basal Cell Carcinoma,(skin cancer)I KNOW he was mistaken. I tried cannabis oil beccause I found the surgery to remove the lesions from my head, neck, and face far too traumatic. I abhor the needle, and the knife with a passion. No doctor recommended it, I tried it on my own. My Medical Necessity is that I HATE getting stuck with needles, and being cut up like a Christmass Turkey. It sucks.

man wtf ever people in TX are totally aware of the spelling and it's meaning. What most of America does'nt understand is that TX probley see's more or just as much marijuana users as in Cali or any other well know legal state. I'm a proud Texan for the legalization of medical marijuana. But it's also hard as hell t be forthcoming about being a user in the state of TX due to stigma and the extreme oversight of the miracle of marijuana

How does HB 164 protect patients under the care of a pain management doctor and receiving long-acting pain killers like Fentanyl patches? Texas pain management doctors require their patients to sign a contract promising not to drink or use any illegal drugs. As long as marijuana remains illegal, won't the patient be in breach of that contract, and risk losing the longer acting pain killers?

JASO, it's easy to support this bill. Simply write your state reps and congress folk in Austin. I know we all fear our front doors being bashed down by the big bad DEA. However; we all need to stand up together in order for the laws to be changed. You can also support our cause for this bill on Saturday May 2nd 2009. Mark your calendars, Saturday May 2nd is the global weed march. We all need to do our part get the word out visit http://www.globalmarijuanamarch.org/ Look for the march in your area. If you are in Texas you can take part in our march for the right to self medicate in Austin, and Dallas. The time is right, let your local and state elected know; that you are not happy with the current weed laws. See ya there! You can also volunteer; see my return letter below from outgrowbigbro.
Hello Chris,

Thank you for your interest in volunteering this year! I must apologize for my delay in response to you. My "Talia" email account has been on the fritz.
We have run straight into one of the most vital years for cannabis reform in Texas! The 81st Legislative Session is rapidly brewing. Talk of declassification, and affirmative defense for cannabis consumers is up to a roar now that H.B. 164, and 902 are out on the table. Many lobbyist groups are bustling around the capital steps. It is important that we prepare, and make our voice heard at the 2009 Texas Cannabis Crusade!

Depending on the date you would be available in Austin, we will have numerous opportunities for you to get involved this time around!

On the day of the event, we will need booth attendants, stage hands, crusade leaders, and help with setup, and breakdown. If you know someone who does not have a lot of time or ability to attend the event, they can still help by donating refreshments, making protest signs, or passing out fliers. I think you would fit well into the stagehand crew for A/V setup. I can't promise that you won't be thrown into the situation where you have to carry an amp on stage or a situation of the like. It depends on how many dependable volunteers I can gather. Please let me know if you are in a condition where you are not able to lift 50-100lbs.

Last year we created the first MacGuyver-Style Bong Making Competition. It was a nice premise, it even turned out to be a major crowd pleaser, but we have plans to take it to the next level! One to two weeks before the crusade, I will call the volunteers together for a scavenger hunt of practical crafting items all about Austin so we can add some variety to the contest!

I will add your email address, and contact name to my volunteer list, which will enable you to receive all volunteer updates and email alerts. Feel free to invite your friends to donate their time, or services by having them email me at talia@outgrowbigbro.org. Hopefully, it will be up and running soon. Until then I have my messages forwarded to this account. Please contact me any time you have questions or concerns.

Thanks again Chris, you have already helped make a stand against the war on drugs!
I will be in touch with you soon,

Talia Sanchez
Outgrow Big Bro, First Lady
Texas NORML, Treasurer
talia@outgrowbigbro.org
512-689-4892 cell
512-552-0420 OGBB Line

Cancer is cause by mutated cells.
High doses of THC oil not only causes mutated cell death (the cancer cells eat their own cell walls, in effect they get the munchies and go into a process called autophagy, killing themselves. It also switches off the mechanism that causes the cells to mutate in the first place, effectively curing the cancer.
This is only one of the uses but curing cancer???
That one alone is enough to legalize it.
Search Terms: autophagy, THC oil, Glioma cells

Hey Jeff. Good job sounding like a dick. Marijuana is no more slang for Cannabis than cow is slang for Bos taurus. I guess down here in Texas we just have a firmer grasp on the English language.

First of all America is run bye international bankers who control all corporations like cigarettes and alcohol. Obama is just another puppet in these web of lies the "government" sends out about change and all these new anti pot commercials. If we really want to get out of the depression we are heading towards we need to simply legalize marijuana guaranteed multiple billion dollar industry. It won't happen unless we all get involved in legalizing it. Email everyone who can actually do something about it. In reality our government doesn't actually care about us they just want their money and power. DO SOMETHING QUIT TALKING START WALKING. PASS THAT DOOBIE