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Needle program for drug users expected to die in Texas House | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle

Texas is the only state in the country that does not allow a needle-exchange program for drug users. The legislation would allow health departments to start needle programs.
“I have not been persuaded that the public health benefits outweigh the concerns [...]

Filed under: Bob Deuell, Dianne White Delisi, Ruth Jones McClendon, Texas Medical Association, needle exchange | 2 Comments »

MySA.com: State Government

Rep. Harold Dutton, D-Houston, told of walking through downtown Houston and crossing against a red light. He said he stopped when he saw a car coming, which turned out to be a police car.
“The policeman stopped in front of me and said, ‘Do you see that light?’” Dutton continued. “You know what I [...]

Filed under: Dianne White Delisi, Dwayne Bohac, Harold Dutton, Senfronia Thompson, personal information, police harassment | No Comments »