73% Of Texans Support Full Cannabis Legalization Or Decriminalization, Including Plurality Of Republicans, Poll Finds
The most recent Texas Lyceum poll showed a significant increase in support for cannabis legalization in Texas.
The vast majority of Texans, including a plurality of Republicans, also back the legalization or decriminalization of cannabis. Sixty percent of Texans said they supported full legalization, a 14-point rise since 2015. This reflects a shift in public opinion consistent with national trends.
“Taken together, 73% of Texans support either full legalization or decriminalization of marijuana in Texas according to 2024 polling,” the April 2024 poll revealed. “Among the 31% who said that they oppose marijuana legalization in 2024, 42% said that they would support decriminalizing possession of small amounts of marijuana to a citation and a fine, with 47% remaining opposed.”
While support is strongest among Democrats and people between 30 and 44, the poll indicates that the breakdown over cannabis legalization is close, with 49% in …