Joe Moody (D–El Paso), Speaker Pro Tempore of the Texas House of Representatives, and State Rep. Erin Zwiener (D–Driftwood) announced a two-pronged approach to cannabis law in Texas by filing two pieces of legislation.
House Bill 447, filed by Moody, would legalize cannabis and create a retail market for cannabis products, including marijuana. It would remain illegal to make cannabis available to people under 21 years of age.
Revenue collected from sales would be placed in a dedicated fund that supports both teacher retirements and teacher salaries in Texas public schools.
“Our current cannabis laws don’t make sense,” Zwiener said. “We’re leaving dollars on the table, wasting public safety funds on enforcement, and saddling Texans with unnecessary criminal records that harm their ability to find work and housing. It’s time to bring our cannabis laws into the 21st century, and I’m eager to get to work on reducing penalties for possession of cannabis.”
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