Not Butts About It…Almost!

In just a few short days The 82nd Texas Legislative Session will come to close. Champion law makers, AHA supporters and staff and You’re the Cure advocates have been hard at work for the past five months working ever so diligently to pass a statewide law to make the great state of Texas Smoke- Free. If the law is passed there would be a complete ban on smoking in the workplaces that means places where you take your family like restaurants, bowling allies and movie theaters. It will save the state over $400 million in health care cost, $30 million in Medicaid care cost, but breathing clean air: PRICELESS!


As it stands, SB 1811 (the smoke-free amendment) is making strides in the legislature. Time is running out, but you can still make all the difference. Please click here to thank House members that voted YES and urge Senate members to do the same. We also want to thank Rep. Myra Crownover for her tireless work and dedication on this issue. All Texas have a right to breathe clean air as long as the stars at night are big and bright!

Ways you can help by simply using your smart phone:

1. Take action: Put that data plan to work by clicking here: http://bit.ly/kf37yQ Don’t forget to download the banner.
2. Go Viral: You have over 500 contacts in your open, 800 followers on Twitter and 3,000 friends on Facebook. Spread the word to your network by forwarding the message on to other potential advocates. Together you’re the cure.
3. Use those day time minutes: We know your plan has unlimited minutes and the fastest 4G network, so why not give your law makers a call and tell them to support SB1811.

Here is a list of people you can give a shout to:

o Dan Patrick, District 7 ( I-10 West between 610 and Bltwy 8 including Bunkers Hill, Piney Point and Hunters Creek, Katy and Tomball/Northwest Harris County out to Waller) (512) 463-0107 For map of Dan’s district and email information: http://www.senate.state.tx.us/75r/Senate/members/dist7/dist7.htm#District

o Tommy Williams, District 4 (Woodlands/Montgomery County, Liberty and Chamber Counties out to Beaumont) (512) 463-0104 For map of Tommy’s district and email information:
http://www.senate.state.tx.us/75r/Senate/members/dist4/dist4.htm

o Rob Duncan, District 28 (Lubbock area) (512) 463-0128

o Bob Deuell, District 2 (Greenville area) (512) 463-0102

o Royce West, District 23 (Dallas) (214) 467-0123