Texas AG Paxton sues five cities, including Austin and San Marcos, over marijuana policies

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CBS Austin 1/31/2024

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed lawsuits against five cities -- Austin, San Marcos, Killeen, Denton and Elgin -- ordinances that aim to eliminate enforcement of low-level marijuana possession offenses.

Paxton alleges the cities' actions violate state law and the Texas constitution. The lawsuits ask the courts to declare the ordinances void and order the cities to fully enforce state drug laws.

The ordinances were passed after being approved by voters in local ballot propositions. They prohibit police from making arrests or issuing citations for misdemeanor marijuana possession in most cases.

More: https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/texas-ag-paxton-sues-five-cities-including-austin-and-san-marcos-over-marijuana-policies

https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/news/releases/attorney-general-ken-paxton-sues-five-cities-over-marijuana-policies-preventing-enforcement-texas