Willie Nelson Endorses Decriminalizing Weed In Dallas, Report Finds Texas Medical Marijuana Program Is Barely Sufficient
Willie Nelson has officially endorsed the Dallas Freedom Act, also known as Proposition R, which aims to decriminalize misdemeanor marijuana possession in the Dallas, Texas.
Nelson, a long-time champion for cannabis reform, rallied voters ahead of the November election.
“Marijuana is an herb and a flower, not a crime,” Nelson said in his endorsement shared on the X account Ground Game Texas, the nonprofit leading the effort to pass Proposition R.
“Proposition R in Dallas is about fairness and freedom. It’s long past time to end the criminalization of weed in Texas, and I’m proud to support Ground Game Texas in their efforts. Vote for Prop R, and let’s move forward together.”
Nelson, who has experienced multiple arrests in Texas over the years due to the state’s stringent cannabis laws, …