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Texas Judge Dismisses GOP Attorney General Ken Paxton's Lawsuit Against Voter-Approved Cannabis Measure, Upholds Austin's Marijuana Decriminalization Law

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In a significant legal victory for cannabis reform advocates, a Texas district court has dismissed a lawsuit brought by Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, who had tried to overturn a voter-approved marijuana decriminalization measure that was approved in Austin in 2022 by nearly 80% of adults. The ruling by Travis County District Court Judge Jan Soifer, issued on Tuesday, rejected both the challenge and a request for a temporary injunction,…

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Texas Judge Dismisses GOP Attorney General Ken Paxton's Lawsuit Against Voter-Approved Cannabis Measure, Upholds Austin's Marijuana Decriminalization Law

In a significant legal victory for cannabis reform advocates, a Texas district court has dismissed a lawsuit brought by Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, who had tried to overturn a voter-approved marijuana decriminalization measure that was approved in Austin in 2022 by nearly 80% of adults. The ruling by Travis County District Court Judge Jan Soifer, issued on Tuesday, rejected both the challenge and a request for a temporary injunction,…

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Judge upholds Austin ordinance decriminalizing pot

The Texas attorney general accused Austin of violating state law after voters in 2022 approved an ordinance decriminalizing marijuana possession.

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Travis County judge dismisses AG Paxton lawsuit over Austin marijuana ordinance

A Travis County judge dismissed a lawsuit this week from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over the City of Austin’s voter-approved marijuana ordinance, according to Ground Game Texas and cou…

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Travis County judge dismisses Paxton's lawsuit over Austin ordinance decriminalizing pot

The voter-approved ordinance allows the possession of small amounts of marijuana. The attorney general argued that violates Texas law.

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KUT broke the news in Austin, United States on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.
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