Texas Town Becomes Third To Successfully Place Cannabis Decriminalization On November Ballot
In a remarkable display of civic engagement, residents of Bastrop, Texas, have successfully placed a cannabis decriminalization measure on the November ballot. This move mirrors a broader trend across the state, where local populations are pushing back against stringent state laws to advocate for more lenient cannabis policies.
Bastrop Campaign Pushes Cannabis Decriminalization
The Bastrop campaign, spearheaded by Desiree Venable, a Democrat running for a seat in the Texas House, garnered significant community support, collecting 438 verified signatures to exceed the threshold required for ballot inclusion, according to KXAN. The proposed legislation would allow individuals to possess up to four ounces of marijuana without facing criminal charges, aiming to curtail unnecessary legal prosecutions and align with the evolving public opinion on cannabis.
Texas AG Paxton Opposes Local Decriminalization Efforts
However, this local initiative is met with significant …