Texas Voters Overwhelmingly Support Marijuana Reform, Survey Reveals
A recent poll has shown that a majority of Texans are in favor of significant changes to the state’s marijuana laws, including decriminalization and legalizing recreational use. The survey, conducted by the Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston, found that only 22% of voters want the current laws to remain unchanged.
The majority of respondents, 69%, support decriminalizing the possession of marijuana for personal use, while 62% back legalizing the sale and possession of recreational marijuana. The survey also revealed that there is bipartisan support for these measures, with 53% of Republicans and 71% of Democrats in favor of legalizing recreational marijuana.
Decriminalization also received widespread support, with 61% of Republicans and 79% of Democrats backing the measure. The survey also found that 79% of Texans support legalizing the sale and use of medical marijuana with a prescription, with 75% of Republicans and 86% of Democrats in favor.
However, there is a notable exception to the widespread support for marijuana reform. The survey found that 61% of Republicans and 70% of Gen Z members support a proposed ban on THC consumables, which are currently unregulated in the state. This support is significantly lower among Democrats, with 48% backing the ban, and baby boomers, with 46% in favor.
The survey results suggest a clear mandate for change in Texas, and lawmakers are likely to face intense debates over the coming legislative sessions as they grapple with aligning state policies with evolving public opinion on cannabis.
