Texas’ odds for marijuana law reform? Depends on who you ask.
Marijuana Industry NewsMedical MarijuanaRecreational MarijuanaTexas March 23, 2021 MJ Shareholders 0
While proponents of marijuana law reform in Texas are hoping bipartisan efforts this session lead to greater access to recreational and medical cannabis, that may not be likely.
A report from the news site Marijuana Moment shows that top state lawmakers do not expect “sweeping reform” on legalizing recreational use because of skepticism in the Texas Senate. The website, which reports on developments and trends affecting cannabis, is tracking more than 900 cannabis and drug policy bills in state legislatures and Congress this year.
“Last session we had several bills that dealt with marijuana, whether it’s decriminalization of small amounts, full-out legalization of marijuana or marijuana for health-related issues,” said House Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, according to the report. “I think the House will look at those again and review those again, and some will get traction. Some will not.”
That story also reported that Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick told a television station that if far-reaching marijuana legislation has a shot of passing his chamber in 2021, “it didn’t last time,” referring to his efforts to kill cannabis bills in the past. [Read more at Denton Record-Chronicle]
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