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[Texas] Cancer-Fighting Charity Hired Tobacco Lobbyist

Jay Maguire, who represents three off-brand cigarette companies, was hired in January to represent the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas Foundation, and his contract remained in force at its successor charity, the Texas Cancer Coalition,
The Texas Tribune
added Apr 17, 2013 14:43
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Tobacco Cos. Push For End To Texas Outdoor Ad Fee ($$)

Philip Morris USA Inc. and other tobacco companies opposed to an outdoor cigarette advertising fee charged by the Texas Comptroller's Office have asked the state attorney general to declare the fee unconstitutional and preempted by federal law, according
Law360
added Apr 17, 2013 09:06
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[Texas] UTHealth studies program to reduce secondhand smoke exposure for infants

A study to investigate whether a hospital-initiated behavioral therapy program conducted in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) can reduce secondhand smoke in homes with infants at risk for pulmonary problems has been launched by researchers at The Un
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)
added Apr 11, 2013 14:52
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[Texas] Reducing infant exposure to smoke

A study to investigate whether a hospital-initiated behavioral therapy program conducted in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) can reduce secondhand smoke in homes with infants at risk for pulmonary problems has been launched by researchers at The U
ScienceDaily
added Apr 11, 2013 14:49
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[Texas] UTSA to begin transition to tobacco-free status on June 1, 2013

The UTSA Tobacco-Free Task Force has received support from President Ricardo Romo and the Campus Management and Operations Committee (CMO) to move forward with the university’s tobacco-free and smoke-free campaign. The transition of the UTSA campuses t
University of Texas at San Antonio
added Apr 8, 2013 09:26
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[Texas] MORRIS: Making smokers move for the greater good ($$)

The Facts (Clute, TX)
added Apr 5, 2013 14:20
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Texas Senate votes to ban smoking at Capitol

Sen. John Whitmire, a Houston Democrat, complains that smokers pollute the areas and entryways around the Capitol and subject visiting school children to second-hand smoke. His proposal would make it a Class C misdemeanor, which is subject to a $500 fine
AP - Associated Press
added Apr 5, 2013 11:10
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[Texas] Lit cigarette blamed for apartment fire

Firefighters say much of the eight unit building was damaged and seven families were displaced. Two people had to be treated for minor smoke inhalation, but they are expected to be okay.
WOAI NBC Channel 4 (San Antonio, TX)
added Apr 4, 2013 08:14
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[Texas] Lufkin City Council OKs smoking ban

After conducting a public hearing in a filled-to-capacity council chamber on Tuesday night, the Lufkin City Council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance that would prohibit smoking in most enclosed public places in the city.
Lufkin (TX) Daily News
added Apr 3, 2013 10:12
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[Texas] Letter: On smoking ban vote at American Legion

Was taken there as a guest and was so smokey I couldn’t wait to leave. ... Let’s hope they do the right thing and go no smoking inside.
Kerrville (TX) Daily Times
added Apr 3, 2013 03:32
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