Poll Finds Over Half of Texas Voters Support Relaxing Marijuana Laws, Decriminalization Bill Advances
A recent poll conducted by the University of Texas and the Texas Tribune has found that over half of Texas voters support relaxing marijuana laws in the state. This is a major shift in public opinion, as only a few years ago, marijuana was widely viewed as a dangerous drug with no medicinal value. The poll found that 56% of Texas voters support either legalizing or decriminalizing marijuana, while only 36% of respondents oppose any changes to the current laws. The poll results come at an opportune time, as the