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Public Comments HOUSE COMMITTEE ON CRIMINAL JURISPRUDENCE Hearing Date: April 6, 2021 1:00 PM - or upon final adjourn./recess or bill referral if permission granted Printed on: April 8, 2021 2:15 PM COMMENTS FOR: HB 1609 2020-2028 TX-LIBERTARIAN/CENTRIST Rickey Morris Jr, Presidential Candidate NLECO NEW LEVELS ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY LLC 40 Cypress Creek Pkwy; 317 Houston, TX 77090 (800) 414-8013 #cutthecheck #endthewaronhumans #nomorewar #EconomyforAll #endpolicebrutality #endthewarondrugs #endprisonprofitsonhumanabuse #reperationsforall #wearethefuture #weareone #governmentforthepeoplebythepeople #godblessusall #godsaveusall #healthylifestyle #healthyfood #coronavirusisstillkillingpeople #americanrescueplan #$5Kperpersonpermonthreccurringretroactive Kimberly Phipps-Nichol self 3726 Lake St Houston, TX 77098 (775) 560-2612 On the penalty reduction and legalization fronts there are several bills to debate in the Criminal Jurisprudence Committee. Not sure what may be able to be combined with the multitude, but it is long past time for Texas to be as gung-ho about supporting citizen’s cannabis civil liberties as they are about all their other freedoms. Please support, as early as possible, any of these bills that would drive equitable, responsible and just change for the good of Texans. And please don’t get distracted by the mis- information often shared by police and sheriff’s unions relative to crime and teenage use/gateway drugs. It amounts to fear- mongering and has been disproven by numerous quality sources. As Judge Delaney reminds us, the collateral damage done by the punitive laws around cannabis is far too great a price to pay for a plant. Veronica Vella Self 1153 Florida Ave Corpus Christi, TX 78404 (361) 673-2211 I have been suffering with fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, muscle spasms, nerve damage, carpal tunnel, PTSD (from traumatic sexual, emotional, mental and physical abuse). I also suffer from depression and anxiety. I have been on several different pharmaceutical medications that have not helped me. Cannabis (Marijuana) has helped me so much more without the horrible side effects! It can help so many more who are suffering from a variety of illnesses! Denise Brereton Efficiency for Humanity and retired self 11200 Montana Ave.; Trlr #106 El, TX 79936 (915) 261-7932 https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1531441253019&type=3 Page 1 of 15 COMMENTS FOR: HB 1609 The Texas Controlled Substances Act needs to be abolished! Roy Grimes Self Student 280 Cedar Grove Trail Van Alstyne, TX 75495 (903) 818-1113 I'm in support of this bill Paul Shirar, Dr. Self 5801 Oldham Drive McKinney, TX 75070 (972) 757-4521 A brief background; I am the son of a 28 year U.S. Air Force vet from Texas. I very much enjoyed the benefit of living overseas in my early life thanks to my dad’s work. I hold three degrees including a bachelors in management information systems, and a masters in public policy and administration. I am the husband to a passionate school teacher and the father to an intelligent, creative, history-loving son. As a Texas resident who suffers daily from degenerative cervical stenosis and chronic pain with chronic migraines, I have been on the turbulent prescription-opioid rollercoaster for a number of years against my better judgement yet at the behest of a pain management doctor. Those were the worst years of my life! Rarely did I leave the house, let alone my bed, during those dark days. I am eternally grateful that there are those who have found that a therapeutic non-addictive herb not only assists in breaking unwanted opioid addictions so that one can be an active member of their community again, but has the added benefit of minimizing and in some documented cases eliminating pain entirely. It befuddles me, as it does a growing majority, as to why anyone would persist with illogical archaic rhetoric, repeatedly proven as blatant disinformation, regarding cannabis in this age. Science, medicine, and health should never fall into the realm of political partisanship. Please believe me when I tell you that your constituents are not misinformed and should never be patronized. If nothing else, please take this with you: But for an unjust law, cannabis users are otherwise law-abiding citizens. Kyle Cureton self 1129 Wingate Dr Bedford, TX 76021 (817) 637-6525 I support this bill. State and Federal governments should end the prohibition of cannabis. I believe in conservative values and lessening the control government has in the lives of citizens. Collin Nesbitt, USA/Retired Self 1131; Vista View Drive Burleson, TX 76028 (817) 262-7925 I’m 100% disabled Iraq war veteran for PTSD and Cancer. I was caught growing medical cannabis and was charged with 3 state jail felony’s. I currently have a prescription for cannabis under TCUP. I had a valid license from the state of California. Me and my family has been run through the ringer I have a deactivated security clearance with the DOD and served honorably. CPS was Page 2 of 15 COMMENTS FOR: HB 1609 involved in my case and I was convicted of child endangerment and told I’m not a good father. Is this how Texas treats its veterans? I’m shocked at the extent Johnson county went to prosecute me and I feel that was completely a waist of tax payers money and rediculos I never sold cannabis it was only used for medicinal purposes this drag net laws and convictions is inhuman and a waist of time and money. Thank You, Collin Nesbitt (817) 262-7925 Amber York Self - Farmer 7719 CR 4801 Athens, TX 75752 (903) 203-8804 Genesis1:29-30 Then God said, “I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food. 30 And to all the beasts of the earth and all the birds in the sky and all the creatures that move along the ground—everything that has the breath of life in it—I give every green plant for food.” And it was so. God Made this plant. Who are you to go against God? In God We Trust. God Please Bless Texas and Free this Miraculous Plant. In Jesus Name Chris Griffith Self Product Manager 15008 Ravens Way Roanoke, TX 76262 (714) 495-0089 I support this legislation. Thank you for your consideration and service! kevin giles self-teacher 1205 EDD RD DALLAS, TX 752534008 (972) 533-0065 I support this legislation. Thank you for your consideration and service but it is time to move on from this pointless war on people. Heather Turner Self, Director of Client Relations 6519 Grove Creek San antonio, TX 78256 (210) 371-1289 I am a native Texan and an educated, productive member of our community. I have a family and a beautiful home. I am younger than 30 and have traveled all over the world. I paid my own way through college. And I am in full support of reducing marijuana penalties and marijuana decriminalization and legalization. Thank you for your consideration and service! Wanda Lawson, Mrs. Page 3 of 15 COMMENTS FOR: HB 1609 Self/Retired 330 WHISPERING PINE DR SCROGGINS, TX 75480 (903) 575-8063 I am a TCUP patient. THC has saved my life. The Texas laws are too strict for us with qualifying diagnosis. It has helped many of my health issues that are not on the state list. Decriminalizing marijuana would help so many who suffer, such as myself...along with removing it from Schedule 1. Marijuana has never killed anyone, can't say that for RX drugs, cocaine, heroine, alcohol, and the like. It is a common sense issue, not Reefer Madness from ions ago. Decriminalization would be a huge step in moving forward to help those who suffer, the elderly, veterans, and the terminally ill. Let's move forward away from false information and get these 8 bills passed. Chad Dietz Self 502 Shore Dr Wylie, TX 75098 (469) 406-2626 Legalize it completely Dan Brumbaugh Self 118 Ridgeway Dr San Marcos, TX 78666 (832) 754-0304 Please vote to pass this bill. The majority of your constituents support it. Jane Burt NA 1045 15th Place Apt 451; 451 Plano, TX 75074 (936) 590-1759 As a former resident of Louisiana, I've personally witnessed the impact of medical marijuana. Any possession of marijuana without intent to sell or distribute should be decriminalized completely. Particularly if they can prove it is for medicinal purposes. Why would it be illegal for someone to try and retain their sight if they have glaucoma or not vomit if they are taking chemo or reduce the amount of length of seizures or sleep if they have insomnia or move free of pain? Why is that a crime? It makes NO sense and it's unfair to those desperate for help. Leah Bear CIAAG 7301 CR203A #5 Liverpool, TX 77577 (979) 313-6139 Be kind, be smart and leglize Cannabis. This state could make millions in tax revenue. Create a quality medical MMJ program with quality Drs and then stop trying to micro manage THC percentage or caps. Leave that to Drs. In a time when pain medication is near impossible to obtain cannabis, one of the only atlternatives for people who live in chronic unrelenting pain and Page 4 of 15 COMMENTS FOR: HB 1609 have medical issues for which Cannabis is a better alternative than pharmaceuticals. Lt Gov Dan Patrick does not represent the will of the people on this subject . He represents his personal beliefs which is not what he was elected for and people are tired of it. No one should be botherd by law enforcement or fined or imprisoned for the possession of a God given plant.
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