Bastrop

Voters in Dallas, Lockhart and Bastrop sent clear messages on Tuesday: they want to reform marijuana possession laws at the local level, even as state policies remain restrictive. Residents of these Texas cities passed measures to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana, with Dallas...

In a remarkable display of civic engagement, residents of Bastrop, Texas, have successfully placed a cannabis decriminalization measure on the November ballot. This move mirrors a broader trend across the state, where local populations are pushing back against stringent state laws to advocate for...