Pro-marijuana bills introduced by Texas lawmakers after weed wins big on Election Day
Texas lawmakers have begun a multi-pronged attempt to reshape marijuana rules in the Lone Star State in the wake of voters passing pro-pot initiatives in several states across the country as a result of last week’s election.
At least six marijuana-related proposals have been laid out since Monday when state lawmakers officially became able to file bills to be considered during the 2017 legislative session, The Texas Tribune reported this week.
Days after voters in four states agreed to legalize marijuana for recreational use, Texans may likely decide soon if they want to follow suit and reshape drugs laws of their own.
House Bill 81 offered by State Rep. Joe Moody, El Paso Democrat, would replace criminal penalties for possession of an ounce or less of pot with a civil fine, while House Bill 82 courtesy of State Rep. Harold Dutton Jr. would make it a Class C misdemeanor to...
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