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Elected Officials Say:

"I [initially said] there was no way I would vote for another ordinance that would tell business owners how to run their businesses." After educating himself about the health hazards of secondhand smoke, he said, "I wanted to be on the right side of the issue. Even if it meant not being on the winning side…I learned the government has a duty and responsibility to protect the public's health." Texarkana Gazette, Nov. 14, 2003

— Larry Medina, Former city council member and former Mayor Pro Tem, El Paso, TX

U.S. Surgeon General Report

“The debate is over. The science is clear. Secondhand smoke is not a mere annoyance, but a serious health hazard.”
-- June 27, 2006

Click here to see the Surgeon General's full report

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The Smoke-Free Texas Coalition will be hosting a rally to urge legislators to pass a comprehensive smoke-free law:

THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2007
TEXAS STATE CAPITOL
(SOUTH STEPS)
12:45 PM

Smoke-Free Texas is working with Senator Rodney Ellis in the Texas Senate to restore the Smoke-Free Texas Workplace Law (HB9/SB368) to its original intent. They maintain their commitment to smoke-free provisions, including but not limited to the following:

Smoke-free public and workplaces (restaurants, bars, sports arenas, healthcare facilities, facilities of the state or local government)

No smoking within 15 feet of entrances

No ventilation language

No language that will allow local communities to opt out of the state law or language that will pre-empt the state law.

Smoke-Free Texas encourages you join them in their efforts at the Smoke-Free Texas Rally.

Make your voice heard!

THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2007
TEXAS STATE CAPITOL
(SOUTH STEPS)
12:45 PM

Posted on May 15, 2007 12:59 PM | Permalink

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