Texas Under Pressure to Legalize Marijuana
A recent poll from the University of Houston's Hobby School of Public Affairs found that 62 percent of Texan adults support the legalization of recreational marijuana, while 79 percent think medical marijuana with a prescription should be permitted.
A new poll finds Texans want to ban THC — but also legalize recreational marijuana
The poll was conducted by the University of Houston’s Hobby School of Public Affairs as the Texas Legislature begins its session.
Are Texans Ready for More Gambling and Legal Weed? A New Survey Says Yes.
A new survey, however, may help some of you more liberal-minded folks in the Lone Start State feel a bit less lonely. According to the Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston, “a substantial majority of Texans” support some rather radical changes to the state’s notoriously strict laws regarding gambling and marijuana.
POLL: Texans want legal sports betting, recreational marijuana use?
Texas saw the growth of the industrial hemp industry, which produced a large amount of products containing THC. Many Texans are unsure of how to regulate these products.
A new poll suggests Texans favor legalizing recreational marijuana but banning THC
A poll showed Texans are in favor of banning THC products, but also of legalizing the use of marijuana recreationally.
Majority of Texans support legalizing marijuana and gambling, recent UH poll finds
The study, which surveyed 1,200 Texas adults, found that more than 70% of Texans support the legalization of “destination resort casinos" in the state and more than 60% support the sale and use of marijuana for recreational purposes.
Should Texas legalize gambling, marijuana? These Texans think so
A report looked at the opinions of Texans on legislation that would legalize different forms of gambling and marijuana use in the Lone Star State.
Texas THC retailers see rise in customers amid possible ban
Texas THC retailers are reporting an increase in customer visits and consumer sales ahead of consideration by the Texas Legislature of a potential ban on THC.
Most Texas support decriminalization of recreational marijuana, poll shows
Almost 3/4 of Republican and Democratic Texans also want to legalize sports betting in the state, according to a survey from the University of Houston.
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