Texas Cannabis Election: Dallas, Lockhart, Bastrop Voters Say Yes To Marijuana Decriminalization
Voters in Dallas, Lockhart and Bastrop sent clear messages on Tuesday: they want to reform marijuana possession laws at the local level, even as state policies remain restrictive.
Residents of these Texas cities passed measures to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana, with Dallas’s Proposition R, Lockhart’s Proposition A and Bastrop’s Proposition M all garnering significant support, Texas Standard reported.
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Ground Game Texas, the advocacy group that spearheaded these measures, argues that local action is essential in a state where change at the legislative level has been slow.
“I think people are just generally – especially with marijuana – I think we’re tired of these outdated, draconian marijuana laws,” said Catina Voellinger, executive director of Ground Game Texas.
Strong Voter Support Across Cities
The results were decisive. In both Dallas and Lockhart, roughly 67% of voters supported the measures, while Bastrop saw an even greater level of support, with more than 69% voting in favor.