Texas Committee Passes Bill to Decriminalize Simple Marijuana Possession
AUSTIN, Texas. (Apr. 4, 2017) – A a Texas House committee has approved a bill to decriminalize marijuana possession. Final passage into law would take a big step toward nullifying federal cannabis prohibition in practice in the state. Rep. Joseph Moody (D-El Paso), along with 38 bipartisan co-sponsors, introduced House Bill 81 (HB81). The legislation…