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Austin, Texas, Votes to Decriminalize Cannabis

In the May 7 election, voters approved a measure put forth by Ground Game Texas that outlaws the enforcement of low-level cannabis possession crimes, as well as no-knock warrants.

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Melissa Schiller
May 9, 2022

Voters in Austin, Texas approved a measure May 7 that outlaws the enforcement of low-level cannabis possession crimes, as well as no-knock warrants, according to a local KVUE report.

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