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Majority of Texans continue to support legalizing pot in Texas, new poll shows

September 19, 2022
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Since 2012, 19 states, Washington, D.C., and Guam have legalized marijuana for recreational use — something 51% of Texans have said they either support or strongly support, according to a new Dallas Morning News-University of Texas at Tyler poll. And the numbers are even higher…

Most Texans Want To Legalize Marijuana. Why Doesn’t Greg Abbott Listen to Them?

August 19, 2022
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The governor, like Republican politicians in other red states where support for legalization is surprisingly strong, does not seem to think it is risky to defy public opinion. A new poll finds that 55 percent of Texas voters favor legalizing marijuana for…

Most Texans support legalizing pot for recreational or medical use, new poll finds

August 15, 2022
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Since 2012, 19 states, Washington, D.C., and Guam have legalized marijuana for recreational use — something 55% of Texans have said they either support or strongly support, according to a new Dallas Morning News-University of Texas at Tyler poll. And the numbers are even…

Texas bill to lower penalties for marijuana extracts dies a step from Abbott’s desk

Legislation that would have reduced criminal penalties for the possession of tetrahydrocannabinol extracts, the psychoactive element of cannabis commonly used in edibles, fell short of reaching Gov. Greg Abbott's desk in the closing hours of the legislative session. The Texas…

Texas Senate gives final passage to medical marijuana expansion bill

The Texas Senate on Tuesday gave final approval to a bill expanding Texas’ medical marijuana program to include all forms of PTSD and cancer, though it underwent significant changes due to a committee substitute. Despite soaring through the House with…