Dallas Cannabis Reform Ballot Is A Go: Decriminalization In November Elections Would Allow Up To 4 Ounces Of Weed
A petition to add a marijuana reform amendment to the Dallas city charter has been certified by the City Secretary, paving the way for voters to make the final decision to decriminalize cannabis in the November 2024 ballot. The petition was initiated by Ground Game Texas, which has organized cannabis reform initiatives across multiple Texas cities.
The proposed amendment, the “Dallas Freedom Act,” seeks to change how marijuana offenses are handled in the city, home to 1.3 million people.
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The amendment directs the Dallas Police Department to stop issuing citations or making arrests for Class A or Class B misdemeanor for the possession of up to 4 ounces of marijuana. It also prohibits the use of city funds or personnel for testing any …