In two days Houston City Park and Library property will become smoke free and the Mayor would like to extend the ban to other public areas. Some Council members are saying, “It’s not fair…smoke outside, just goes in the air.” They’re right it’s not fair for CDC data shows secondhand smoke exposure in Texas is higher than in the nation overall and there is no risk-free level of secondhand smoke. Children whose lungs are still developing and elderly who are fighting chronic diseases are especially vulnerable. It’s not fair that the 19.2% of smoking Texans can create a toxic and hazardous environment in those public spaces we love to hangout and share with tourists. Support extending the ban today!
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