Perry Chills on Pot Decriminalization

Texas Gov comes out in support of less punitive drug policy

"...also that he's long been a supporter of drug decriminalization policies in Texas...."

Jan. 31, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Dan Patrick Promises to Kill Marijuana Decriminalization Bill

Proposal: no arrest, jail time for under 1 oz., passed in House Monday

"...There are 59 bills related to the decriminalization and medical uses of cannabis – plus a so-far-so-good..."

April 30, 2019 News Post by Kevin Curtin

Legalization and Decriminalization!

"...legalization isn't supported as much as the movement for decriminalization [“Reefer Madness,” News, Nov. 14]. Why do we as..."

Nov. 13, 2008 Postmarks

In Wake of SCOTUS Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade, Austin City Council Fast-Tracks Abortion Decriminalization Act

Special called meeting set for week of July 18

June 24, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

City Hall Moves a Little Bit Closer to Decriminalization

Pot, or not?

Jan. 31, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Texas Governor to Decriminalize Pot!

Perry claims progress … but the facts are not so plain

"...also that he's long been a supporter of drug decriminalization policies in Texas...."

Jan. 24, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

Public Notice: Masks Are Back!

Plus: a November vote on pot decriminalization?

"...Austin Freedom Act, aiming to get a city pot decriminalization ordinance on the Novem­ber ballot. The push is the..."

July 23, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

At the Capitol, Texas Tries to Catch Up With Cannabis

From medical use to decriminalization to legalization, marijuana seems to have bipartisan support, so what's taking so long?

"...Johnson, who has also authored a B-to-C decriminalization measure as well as a resolution/bill combo that would..."

May 3, 2019 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

Should Texas Legalize Marijuana?

That's what Progress Texas wants to know

"...Do you support marijuana decriminalization? How about legalizing medical marijuana? How do you feel..."

April 1, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

MPP: Ready to Roll on Pot in Texas

The Marijuana Policy Project is rolling out a Texas legalization campaign

"...his alleged longstanding support for a move toward pot decriminalization, touched off a flurry of pot-talk in Texas. Democratic..."

Feb. 28, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Reefer Madness: Eye for an Eye, Ounce for an Ounce

Will the Lege downgrade the punishment for pot possession this session?

"...published a new paper by Glenn Greenwald exploring the decriminalization experience in Portugal, which in 2001 enacted sweeping drug-law..."

April 24, 2009 News Column by Jordan Smith

Reefer Madness

Election Edition

"...Northwestern University that he did in fact support marijuana decriminalization. "I think the War on Drugs has been an..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Column by Jordan Smith

Greg Casar Enters the National Spotlight, and Brings His Grassroots Coalition With Him

New year, new rep

"...policy victories – the paid sick days ordinance, the decriminalization of homelessness, and the 2020 police budget cuts –..."

Dec. 30, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Don't Fear the Reefer!

Momentum builds for Lone Star legalization of marijuana

"...World Economic Forum in Switzerland) that he supports marijuana decriminalization – and the right of individual states to legalize..."

March 14, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Everybody Must Get Stoned!

The national trend of marijuana reform law continues to build

"...Anderson, a long-time supporter of medical marijuana and marijuana decriminalization, "and he never said a word about legalization."..."

March 15, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Weed Watch

The draconian R.A.V.E. Act sneaks back into Congress, but reform advocates are pushing drug bills across the nation -- including in Texas

"...reformers have upped the ante and now have medical-marijuana, decriminalization, or industrial-hemp legislation pending in 13 states, including Texas...."

March 14, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Nobody Wants to Stop Voters From Approving Prop A

Pro-legalization and pro-freedom folks see eye to eye on the May 7 ballot

"...The winding road toward the effective decriminalization of marijuana in Austin began in 2019, when the..."

April 29, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Progressives Push to Get Justice Reforms on November Ballot

Oliver, Siegel leading campaign to decriminalize pot, end no-knock

"...If approved by voters, both measures would enshrine criminal..."

July 2, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

How Much Reform Is Enough in the Travis County District Attorney Race?

Incumbent D.A. Margaret Moore faces challengers from the left

"...and Martinson) suggest the best approach would be broader "decriminalization" of low-level drug offenses. Because of recent (and apparently..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Texans Like Pot

Survey results clear: reform is needed

"...scattered across the state, nearly 93% said they favor decriminalization, just over 98% favor legal medi-pot, and nearly 92%..."

April 20, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

Reefer Madness: Drug Court: No Silver Bullet

If drug court isn't the answer, what is?

"...way it is in countries such as Portugal, where decriminalization has not led to an onslaught of new drug..."

April 29, 2011 News Column by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Three inhaled -- but only one (a different one) supports decriminalization

"...any progressive political positions regarding either medical marijuana or decriminalization. Only Kerry has spoken publicly in favor of medical..."

Nov. 14, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Greg Casar and Eddie Rodriguez Fight for the Progressive Mantle in TX-35

The two candidates race to the left

"...leave, abortion access funding, criminal justice reform, and the decriminalization of homelessness have made him not only a favorite..."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Are We Ready for Legal Weed?

Ambitions inch higher as the Lege finds common ground on cannabis

"...we've seen about two dozen prefiled bills that address decriminalization, medical cannabis, hemp cultivation, and outright legalization. [inset-1-right]..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Upcoming Legislative Session

Lawmakers set to tackle immigration, education, legalization, transportation, and more

"...calls "marihuana." The Republican Party of Texas also endorsed decriminalization, along with expanding the Compas­sionate Use Act, in its..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Don't Decriminalize, Legalize!

"...Editor, Decriminalizing marijuana is inadequate [“Perry Chills on Pot Decriminalization,” News, Jan. 31]. It's time to completely re-legalize the..."

Feb. 3, 2014 Postmarks

Headlines

"...economy for two days. See "Perry Chills on Pot Decriminalization."..."

Jan. 31, 2014 News Feature

Reefer Madness Revisited

The Marijuana Policy Project's Rob Kampia on the recent victories for legal marijuana

"...have now legalized medical marijuana, Massachusetts passed a model decriminalization law, and just last month, two states voted to..."

Dec. 21, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Reefer Madness

The dope on Clinton, Obama, and McCain

"...on pot. Frank introduced House Resolution 5843, the first pot-decriminalization measure introduced in Congress in 24 years, which would..."

May 2, 2008 News Column by Jordan Smith

News Top Tens

"...4) Decriminalization Touchdown: State Rep. Harold Dutton, D-Houston, filed the Lege's..."

Jan. 2, 2004 News Feature

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