Texas voters who go to the polls for the primary election that’s currently underway have the opportunity to weigh in on whether marijuana should be legalized in the state—at least if they select a Democratic ballot.
As part of the March 3 election for which early voting has already started, each major party was able to place several non-binding propositions on the ballot that allow voters show how they feel on key issues.
The Texas Democratic Party is using one of its propositions to find out where the electorate stands on legalizing cannabis and whether past convictions should be expunged.
The yes or no question on Democratic primary ballots reads:
“Texas should legalize cannabis for adults and automatically expunge criminal records for past low-level cannabis offenses.”
There is no cannabis question on the Republican ballot, but Texas has an open primary system in which voters can opt to participate in either party’s primary regardless of how they are registered.
The result of the voting on Democrats’ marijuana question will not on its own change any cannabis laws, but it could send a signal to lawmakers about popular support for reform.
For what it’s worth, a poll released last year found
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