Two-thirds of Texans said they would back legalization of recreational adult use.
, of 1,200 adults, four in five respondents said they would support an expanded medical marijuana program. The same percentage said they would be in favor of decriminalizing marijuana possession, making the offense closer to a traffic ticket. Two-thirds said they would back legalization of recreational adult use.
Legalization faces an uphill battle in Texas, where Republican state leaders have been at odds over how much to relax the current restrictions.he’d support reducing the criminal penalty for marijuana possession, but not legalizing it outright. House Speaker Dade Phelan has said he too supports decriminalization policies. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who controls the state Senate, has blocked bills in the past to ease Texas’ laws criminalizing the substance.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, whose state department oversees the production of cannabis in the state, last year, saying the decision on whether a person should use the substance should be made by doctors, not by lawmakers. "It is time for all of us, including the Governor, members of the Texas Legislature and others to come together and set aside our political differences to have an honest conversation about cannabis: where we have been, where we are going and what role government should properly play," Miller said.Another 10 have decriminalized the [email protected]
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