Many doctors refer people who smoke to the quitline for treatment because they dont have the time or staff to deliver counseling in the clinic
At a restaurant, he catches on and is afraid to smoke his after-dinner cigar, as it may be an exploding one
Levine, M.D., professor of family and community medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, and an affiliate professor, FAU Schmidt College of Medicine
The proposition also sets a trigger point of $5 billion from motor vehicle sales and rental taxes, after which 35 percent of additional collections are transferred to the state highway fund. The Texas Department of Transportation estimates that the combined additional revenue from these two elements of Proposition 7 in FY2026 will be $3.371 billion. Public-private partnerships are gaining traction as a means of leveraging private capital for large-scale transportation projects, enabling states to advance construction while reducing public-sector risk. Infrastructure banks and revolving loan funds provide flexible financing options that prioritize projects with significant regional and economic impact. States are also introducing and expanding express and toll lane systems, and exploring technology-based collection methods that improve equity and efficiency. Transportation funding reform is increasingly intersecting with broader policy goals, including sustainability, resilience, and workforce access
