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Texas Rep. Jessica Gonz lez of Dallas filed a bill to legalize cannabis in the state.
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The bill would allow adults 21 and older to use recreational marijuana.
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A 10% tax would be imposed on the sale of all cannabis and cannabis products.
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The bill was filed before Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick publicly called to ban THC products in Texas.
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Texas Rep. Jessica Gonz lez of Dallas filed a bill to legalize cannabis in the state.
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The bill would allow adults 21 and older to use recreational marijuana.
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A 10% tax would be imposed on the sale of all cannabis and cannabis products.
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The bill was filed before Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick publicly called to ban THC products in Texas.
DallasLegislators are trying to legalize marijuana for recreational use in Texas, but Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick wants to outlaw all THC-containing goods.
Prior to Patrick’s outspoken opposition to THC products, state representative Jessica González (D-Dallas) submitted House Bill 1208 for the next legislative session.
The law would permit the personal use, possession, and transportation of up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana by persons who are 21 years of age or older. Additionally, adults would be permitted to possess up to 10 ounces of cannabis within their home, provided that it is kept in a safe place.
It would be illegal to smoke or use cannabis in a public setting or while driving on a public road.
Cannabis products must be packaged in child-resistant containers that are clearly marked and difficult to mistake for candies.
Plans for the cultivation and distribution of marijuana for recreational use are also outlined in the measure.
Businesses wishing to cultivate, transport, test, or sell cannabis would have to obtain a license from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation under the plan.
All cannabis and cannabis products would be subject to a 10 percent tax.
The measure would go into effect on September 1, 2025, if it were approved.
On January 14, 2024, the Texas legislative session will start.
Marijuana in Texas
Although it is prohibited in Texas, voters in several Texas communities have voted in favor of decriminalizing marijuana for recreational use.
This November, ballot propositions to legalize the possession of four ounces or less of marijuana with an arrest or penalty were adopted by voters in Dallas, Lockhart, and Bastrop.
In the past, voters in Denton, Austin, Elgin, and Killeen favored similar policies.
Ken Paxton, the attorney general for Texas, has sued a number of the localities, claiming that the actions are illegal under state law.
Although it is restricted, medical cannabis is authorized in Texas. Certain doctors are permitted to prescribe low-THC cannabis to Texans with qualifying ailments under the Texas Compassionate Use Program. Cancer, MS, autism, epilepsy, and post-traumatic stress disorder are a few of the ailments.
READ MORE: Why are THC products on shop shelves when recreational marijuana is prohibited in Texas?
2019 saw the passage of an agriculture measure that permitted the sale of hemp products in the Lone Star State with minimal THC content.
In the upcoming legislative session, Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick has demanded that the so-called hemp loophole be addressed.
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This article’s information is based on previous FOX coverage and House Bill 1208.
This article’s information is based on previous FOX coverage and House Bill 1208.
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