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25.013D Nationwide Legal Drinking Age of 21 Years

25.013D

25.013Nationwide Legal Drinking Age of 21 Years: The Texas Medical Association (1) supports legislation to raise the minimum legal drinking age to 21; and (2) urges all physicians to educate their patients about the dangers of alcohol abuse and operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol (Amended CM-CAH Rep. 2-A-06; deleted CM-CAH Rep.1-A-16).

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October 07, 2016

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