Texas State representative David Simpson (R-Longview) has filed a bill (Texas HR-2165) removing all references to marijuana from State law - effectively legalizing it. According to Rep Simpson current policies Simpson said in a statement. " are not based on science or sound evidence, but rather misinformation and fear. All that God created is good, including marijuana. God did not make a mistake when he made marijuana that the government needs to fix.". He further went on to say that efforts to enforce current laws are a waste of money and a diversion of effort