A Republican state representative from Longview has filed a bill to deregulate marijuana in the state of Texas. According to a report, David Simpson's goal is to regulate marijuana the same as any other crop, such as tomatoes or jalapenos.

While other states are considering ways to place special taxes and regulations on marijuana, Simpson proposes that no such parameters are necessary.  He feels that the current laws on the illegal plant are a form of prohibition and Republicans have always been against prohibition in any form.

Needless to say, there are many organizations who do not share David Simpson's view.  One of the most vocal is the Sheriff's Association of Texas who have vowed to fight any attempt to legalize the drug.

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