Legal use of Marijuana in Texas USA
Is Marijuana legal in Texas USA? Voters in many Texas cities have voted to decriminalise marijuana. However, their efforts have been met with reluctance by city governments, who insist they cannot violate state law. LUBBOCK — An proposal to decriminalise the possession of small amounts of marijuana was stalled Tuesday when municipal leaders unanimously rejected the proposed legislation. Instead, backers of the subject plan to seek voter approval next year. Lubbock Compact, the local advocacy group behind the idea, spent two months gathering over 10,000 signatures from Lubbock residents, more than doubling the 4,800 required to bring the issue before the council. Mayor Tray Payne praised the group's efforts, but claimed the proposal violates state law and is "void and unenforceable." "I do not think it's appropriate that we try to contradict state law in this manner," Payne said in a statement. "Until and unless amendments are made by the Legislatur...