NORML's Smoke the Vote

A+ Carol Alvarado (D - TX) DECRIMINALIZE MEDICAL USE

Carol Alvarado has an excellent voting record in the state House for marijuana reform

Holds office State Senate District 6

Co-sponsored Legislation

H.B. 1535 - Expands the Texas Compassionate Use Program

CompassionateUse Act (SB 339) 2015

Co-Author-MedicalMarijuana (HB 2107) 2017

Co-Author-CivilPenalties (HB 507) 2015

Co-Author-CivilPenalties (HB 81) 2017

Comments

"Yesterday I filed SB 250 to expand the use of medical marijuana by allowing doctors & science to dictate what conditions & symptoms are eligible for a prescription. This is a compassionate way to ease pain for those who are suffering & reduce opioid use." 12/18/20

Votes

2021: Expands the Texas Compassionate Use Program, HB 1535

Yes

2015: Authorizes Medical Use of Cannabis, SB 339

Yes

Vote Smart Key Votes

SB 5 (Special Session): Prohibits the Sale or Consumption of THC-Cannabis

SB 1870: Prohibits Cities from Putting Marijuana Decriminalization Initiatives on Local Ballots

SB 3: Prohibits the Sale of THC in Hemp Products

HB 1535: Expands the Texas Compassionate Use Program

SB 339: Authorizes Medical Use of Cannabis

Contact Carol Alvarado

Email: info@carolalvarado.com

Web: https://senate.texas.gov/member.php?d=6

Phone: 512-463-0106

Address

Capitol Station Post Office Box 12068

Austin, TX 78711

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