A new poll by the Hobby School of Public Affairs released a poll saying a majority of Texans supports legalizing medical marijuana. Currently, medical...
81% of those polled favor of making small amounts of marijuana possession a citation similar to a traffic ticket.
The results were consistent across the board in terms of gender, race and political affiliation: 85% of Latino, 83% of Black and 80% of white Texans polled support it; 83% of women and 80% of men are in favor; and 93% of Democrats, 79% of independents and 73% of Republicans approve. While 66% of those polled said they believe legalization would be good for state and local government revenue, there were concerns by many about whether it would encourage increased use of marijuana by young Texans: 40% believe legalization would increase the use of pot by those under age 21, 15% said it would decrease underage use, and 45% said they believe it would have no effect.
and a fine of up to $2,000. Possession of more than 2 ounces could result in up to a year in jail, and more than 4 ounces is a felony. Past attempts to decrease the criminal penalty in Texas have not passed in the Legislature.
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