Texas House of Representatives committee hearing on Public Health: On May 1, 2013, HB 594 (Relating to an "affirmative defense" regarding medical use of marihuana) the chair (Rep. Kolkhorst) laid out HB 594. The chair recognized Rep. Naishtat to explain HB 594. Testimony taken/registration recorded (23 witnesses). The chair recognized Rep. Naishtat to close on HB 594. HB 594 was left pending without objection. All HB 594 witnesses "for", none "against". HB 594 Testimony: Part 22 of 25 (Witness); Whiteley, Nishi (Self) Read More At: texasnorml.org/ www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/83R/billtext/html/HB00594I.htm www.austinchronicle.com/blogs/news/2013-05-09/lawmakers-reject-medical-marijuana-protection-for-patients/