Legalized marijuana supporters hope voters in this Texas city will send a message to state lawmakers

There is no process in Texas for a voter-driven statewide referendum. So, supporters are going city by city to build statewide momentum.

by Karen Brooks Harper, The Texas Tribune May 2, 2024April 6, 2025

There is no process in Texas for a voter-driven statewide referendum. So, supporters are going city by city to build statewide momentum.

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Teen cannabis use continues to decline, according to study

That’s despite more states legalizing its use for adults.

by Steve Neavling, Detroit Metro Times February 20, 2023June 17, 2025

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States with legalized weed have fewer poisonings from synthetic cannabinoid products, study finds

States with more restrictive marijuana laws reported the largest share of exposures to the potentially toxic synthetic drug.

by Sanford Nowlin August 15, 2022May 26, 2024

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Busing Migrants, Texas GOP vs. Pot Legalization: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

Our most-clicked story involves the steep bill Gov. Greg Abbott has so far handed Texas taxpayers for his election-year stunt of busing migrants to Washington, D.C.

by San Antonio Current Staff June 24, 2022August 17, 2023

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Texas Republican Party’s new platform opposes legalizing pot for recreational use

The platform also calls for drug testing people on public assistance, opposes needle exchange programs and backs ‘faith-based rehabilitation’ for people battling addiction.

by Sanford Nowlin June 21, 2022July 29, 2025

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Both candidates in Democratic runoff for Texas Attorney General reiterate call to legalize cannabis

Rochelle Garza and Joe Jaworski made legalization a campaign pledge. Now they’re doubling down.

by Sanford Nowlin March 15, 2022June 23, 2025

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Beto O’Rourke says the GOP-controlled Texas Legislature would back his plan to legalize weed

“I’ll let you in on a secret: Republicans like to get high just as much as Democrats,” the former El Paso congressman said.

by Sanford Nowlin March 14, 2022June 17, 2025

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Legalized marijuana supporters hope voters in this Texas city will send a message to state lawmakers

Teen cannabis use continues to decline, according to study

States with legalized weed have fewer poisonings from synthetic cannabinoid products, study finds

Texas Republican Party’s new platform opposes legalizing pot for recreational use

Both candidates in Democratic runoff for Texas Attorney General reiterate call to legalize cannabis

Beto O’Rourke says the GOP-controlled Texas Legislature would back his plan to legalize weed

Texas attorney general candidate Lee Merritt calls for cannabis legalization

Beto O’Rourke’s blunt support of marijuana legalization gives advocates hope for policy change

Dutch company spending $272 million to buy Texas firm that makes lights for marijuana growers