Legislators moving to legalize retail cannabis, dispensaries in Texas

Legislators moving to legalize retail cannabis, dispensaries in Texas

Lawmakers in the Texas House and Senate are moving to legalize the sale of retail cannabis is Texas through almost a half dozen bills. The longshot bills face a hostile Senate, and precedent where possessing over 2.5 ounces of the drug can result in jailtime. While the bills might be impractical, lawmakers behind them say it’s about normalizing the drug and starting a conversation.

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50 Comments

  1. Prestin on May 7, 2022 at 12:46 am

    as a lifelong Texan, I have been waiting for outright recreational legalization for my entire adult life. Let’s get this thing done!



  2. Aaron Aguilar on May 7, 2022 at 12:46 am

    Fucking awesome!



  3. Aaron Aguilar on May 7, 2022 at 12:46 am

    Keep it up



  4. Everything Pc on May 7, 2022 at 12:50 am

    One of Dan Patrick’s biggest donors is the pharmaceutical industry. Of course he’s going to say no to cannabis legalization because it’s a much better medicine than most pharmaceuticals and those companies would lose billions if pot was legalized nation wide



  5. GOP TV on May 7, 2022 at 12:51 am

    They need to keep Patients like me in mind I have Epilepsy since I was 11 and have had 2 Brain Aneurysms and live in Houston and as much medicine as I take now on the daily I would love it if they kept money out their minds and just legalize it already wether it’s Medical or Recreational



  6. Simply Raiding Your Fridge on May 7, 2022 at 12:52 am

    Make your voice heard with the power of your VOTE come on everyone



  7. J S on May 7, 2022 at 12:52 am

    Please God let it come true. I have a feeling like everyone’s gonna wanna blow after all this covid shit.



  8. Ricky Entertainment940 on May 7, 2022 at 12:54 am

    Add like too my last comment too vote in your opinion an mine 🗳 for legalization



  9. Mr Idle Hands on May 7, 2022 at 12:54 am

    1.9 billion? Naw alone i will bring 2billion😂



  10. Global Warming on May 7, 2022 at 12:55 am

    Dan Patrick is indicted for felony crimes and still has a job in government. Throw his butt in prison



  11. Travelling on Uptozion on May 7, 2022 at 12:55 am

    Sad when you gotta hide to smoke something natural 🌵☘️🌵☘️🌵☘️☘️



  12. BLUNTreaction on May 7, 2022 at 12:56 am

    Lmao he said pot holes
    No pun intended



  13. True Patriot on May 7, 2022 at 12:56 am

    Dan Patrick down voted 😒



  14. ChuyJr Torres on May 7, 2022 at 12:57 am

    LEGALIZE IT!!!



  15. High-grades. com on May 7, 2022 at 12:57 am

    About time Texas. Let’s get her done, let’s show the rest of the states how it’s done in 2021.



  16. DBuckDillards on May 7, 2022 at 12:59 am

    I was born and raised in Texas and i’ve long been proud to claim myself as a texan and love practically everything about it but i’ll be damned if there’s one thing i’m ashamed of with this state it’s its ridiculously strict laws on cannabis! We’re so far behind with progression on weed it’s beyond what embarrassment can put into words smh. I suffer from epilepsy and i feel like weed helps tremendously with it as far as with having auras but unfortunately my access to it relies on illegally obtaining it. I’m not desperate enough by any means to move to a state with legal marijuana to be able to have access to it. I do take other prescription meds that help my condition but ultimately i’d prefer to use something more natural and organic, plus i know it eventually will make it in place it’s just a more timely matter for us texans. It’s not a matter of if, it’s just when, but until that day comes i guess we’re just gonna keep taking tiny baby steps unfortunately



  17. Erik Gonzalez on May 7, 2022 at 12:59 am

    Wtf 😒



  18. yours truly on May 7, 2022 at 1:00 am

    It’s ok, really, no1 dies from smoking weed, it’s gotta be safer than alcahol 👍💚😸✌️



  19. User 999 on May 7, 2022 at 1:00 am

    When is Patrick out of government bro?



  20. Levi Bailey on May 7, 2022 at 1:01 am

    Dan Patrick hope you know your on the wrong side of history.



  21. Enmanuel on May 7, 2022 at 1:03 am

    Please for the love of god, LEGALIZE IT!!



  22. Theodore Roosevelt on May 7, 2022 at 1:06 am

    Moving to texas from az some day I hope u guys vote that fucker Dan Patrick out of office



  23. Marleyboy on May 7, 2022 at 1:07 am

    Still trying to get answers…IF legalized. How does 1 person smoke on a Friday or Saturday knowing it will still be in the system by Monday and not lose their jobs?



  24. TheTrillestOne on May 7, 2022 at 1:07 am

    Vote Dan Patrick and Greg Abbott out in 2022 and we can get this moving in Texas.



  25. ROLLIN THUNDER on May 7, 2022 at 1:10 am

    If they legal moving to Texas period



  26. Travelling on Uptozion on May 7, 2022 at 1:11 am

    That medical marijuana card is wHt Texas needs….



  27. Aaron Aguilar on May 7, 2022 at 1:12 am

    Can’t wait to hear about mj and mmj being legal, here, on this channel.



  28. Jayden B on May 7, 2022 at 1:12 am

    Multi billion dollar companies 💰



  29. PookieNumnums on May 7, 2022 at 1:13 am

    Recall Dan Patrick



  30. Aaron Aguilar on May 7, 2022 at 1:15 am

    Ima subscribe



  31. Aaron Aguilar on May 7, 2022 at 1:19 am

    Vote them out, Texas.



  32. Oblivion Light on May 7, 2022 at 1:20 am

    Its not going to happen. At least not now. Weed is the catalyst for oppression mostly targeted at minorities. It is the ultimate tool used by the justice system from the courts down to law enforcement. Weed or to properly say it, drug offenses is the number one money maker of privately own prisons, bail bondsmen and parole officers. Drugs is also power over employees. Employers tend to use so called random drug test to subdue or get rid of the bad and even good employees who dose a good job, but speaks up when they feel abused. Without this tool of oppression, Texas would no longer be called the fuck you state or al least on the avenue of legalized marijuana. Seems like Texas is more interested in allowing a 21 year old to buy a handgun without a permit and with absolutely no training. They are fine with allowing alcohol sales on Sundays only for revenue purposes… In a state that has the most DUI incidents that includes death. Of all the dangerous things out there Greg Abbott once said he will not legalize marijuana because, get this, "I am concerned that people will overdose on marijuana". They wont give us what we want. If conflicts with thier own interest with power over the people which is the dark power of oppression…It makes too many people rich, particularly the ones who are mechanisms of the justice system.



  33. Travelling on Uptozion on May 7, 2022 at 1:21 am

    I was a wild btch till I started smoking in my 40s. …and I never felt better…. Texas 💯💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓



  34. Jaden Ayala on May 7, 2022 at 1:22 am

    Dan Patrick is obviously a racist



  35. Emily Simmons on May 7, 2022 at 1:22 am

    My brother spent a year in jail for 1 gram of weed on him. It’s ridiculous. Have you ever heard of somebody getting in a wreck stoned while driving? No but you hear people getting killed everyday drinking and driving. Get your shit together texas



  36. williams1camron on May 7, 2022 at 1:25 am

    People in Texas smoke it anyway



  37. herbert wooderson on May 7, 2022 at 1:25 am

    Thank God for Matthew that Greg guy has no chance we just need to fuck with Dan’s Patrick family



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  39. buddyroach on May 7, 2022 at 1:26 am

    Fuck Texas. I’m just gonna move to a legal state.



  40. Millionaires Mindstate on May 7, 2022 at 1:27 am

    We wonder why our crime is so high



  41. Marc Fire on May 7, 2022 at 1:27 am

    Texas makes more money putting and keeping people in jail for marijuana that’s why is still illegal



  42. E. P. on May 7, 2022 at 1:31 am

    This way they get a % of the profits instead of allowing the profits to go into the community. Never happen with our Gov and Lt. Gov in office. They would have to release alot of inmates licked up just for cannabis possession.



  43. Timmy Simmons on May 7, 2022 at 1:32 am

    Let’s get high texas. I’m tired of buying $120 CBD



  44. J B F 4 1 8 on May 7, 2022 at 1:33 am

    I’m always amazed that so called “patriots” can be so comfortable with the idea that the government should be able to dictate what an adult should be able to choose to consume.

    You are either pro legalization and decriminalization…Or an unAmerican scumbag who opposes personal liberty. There is no middle ground.

    Grow up.



  45. I’m the Ice King on May 7, 2022 at 1:33 am

    It’s legal in Houston but not closer to the borders which I think is dumb because The majority of cannabis that crosses the border is sold near it.🙄 Kill two birds with one stone make a lot of money and take out cartel groups



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  48. Thee Annabel Lee on May 7, 2022 at 1:38 am

    They need to hurry tf up fr. If any state needs weed, its Texas. We literally sell EVERYTHING for smoking weed but we cant have the weed…theyre fucking with us.



  49. Street Team Productions on May 7, 2022 at 1:41 am

    Great story



  50. RENTAL on May 7, 2022 at 1:42 am

    GIVE ME WEED OR GIVE ME DEATH