Top Reads, Feb. 17: Abbott and disability lawsuits / human trafficking / Texas and marijuana

The Dallas Morning News’ Christy Hoppe has a story about Republican gubernatorial candidate Attorney General Greg Abbott’s interesting position in fighting against people who have sued the state for disability access.
Abbott himself is in a wheelchair from when a tree fell on him while he was jogging 30 years ago, and he said he is in favor of the Americans with Disabilities Act, but doesn’t believe states should be forced to comply, according to the story.

Human trafficking has arisen in the governor’s race, with both top governor candidates, Abbott and state Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, saying they hope to combat the form of modern day slavery in Texas. Recent reports show that Texas is a top state for human trafficking. Here is my report.

Trish Choate with Scripps Howard has the story about Texas federal lawmakers balking at the idea that marijuana might become legal nationwide, citing health concerns and its potential as a gateway drug. She also notes the roadblocks to legalization on a state level, with an advocate hoping for change at the end of the decade.