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84% of Texans Support Marijuana Legalization Amid Legislative Pushback

5/7/2025

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A striking 84% of Texas voters back marijuana legalization, with 35% advocating for full access. Yet, lawmakers are pushing back, aiming to ban THC products and restrict local decriminalization. Meanwhile, the Texas Senate is weighing options to broaden medical marijuana access, even as the hemp industry grapples with tightening regulations.

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A striking 84% of Texas voters back marijuana legalization, with 35% advocating for full access. Yet, lawmakers are pushing back, aiming to ban THC products and restrict local decriminalization. Meanwhile, the Texas Senate is weighing options to broaden medical marijuana access, even as the hemp industry grapples with tightening regulations.