Everything is Bigger in Texas, Including Support for Marijuana Legalization

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by Erik Altieri, NORML Communications Director
October 8, 2013


They say things are bigger in Texas and, according to new survey data just released by Public Policy Polling, that includes support for marijuana law reform.

PPP’s polling found that 58% of Texans support regulating marijuana like alcohol and only 38% were opposed. This change in policy was supported by 59% of women, 70% of Democrats, 57% of Independents, a majority of all racial demographics, and a majority of all age demographics.

The survey also reported that 58% of Texans supported medical marijuana and 61% supported the decriminalization of possession of an ounce or less.

You can read the full survey here.

With a high profile governor’s race shaping up between Senator Wendy Davis, the only declared
Democrat, and a Republican challenger (Attorney General Abbot seems to be leading in current polls) the time is ripe to make marijuana law reform a major issue in America’s second most populated state.

- See more at: http://blog.norml.org/2013/10/08/everything-is-bigger-in-texas-including-support-for-marijuana-legalization/#sthash.llC90anI.dpuf

[Gothmog]

1. The 2012 Texas Democratic Party Platform had a plank about legalization

I was at the convention when that plank was voted on and approved.

[Comrade Grumpy]

2. Marijuana majorities are popping up everywhere. The wheel is turning.

Places like Louisiana, Oklahoma, Maryland, California. These are polls in the last couple of weeks.

And now, Texas! Hookah 'em Horns!

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3. They do have the perfect spokesperson

[Blue Owl]

4. Gimme some Waco Tobacco