Sheila Jackson Lee introduced the Marijuana Justice Act not only to deschedule marijuana from the CSAct but to have reparations for the victims of the drug war. http://www.drugpolicy.org/press-release/2018/01/house-introduces-marijuana-legalization-bill-focused-racial-justice-companion

Voted yes on SB339 Compassionate Use Act. In response to Texas NORML’s marijuana policy questionnaire, Senator Watson declares full support for descheduling marijuana and creating legal markets.

Texas State Senator West is an outspoken supporter of marijuana legalization: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/Weed-Laws-5p-072718_Dallas-Fort-Worth-489379041.html%3famp=y

Representative Herrero voted yes on the Compassionate Use Act and coauthored HB81 to decriminalize marijuana. He didn’t support 2107 for medical marijuana and would have received a “C” grade. But as former chair of the House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee in 2015 he passed HB2165 to fully legalize marijuana out of Committee. It had no chance out of Calendar Comittee but we give Abel an “A” for his support. http://marijuana.heraldtribune.com/2015/05/06/texas-house-committee-approves-bill-to-make-marijuana-legal-for-adults/

During her recent debate at the Blanco Library Erin Zweiner reaffirmed her position on legalizing and regulating marijuana. During the primaries she said, “ Iwill support all of the above policies, but my end goal is full legalization of marijuana. There is not adequate social or medical risk to justify it remaining illegal.”  https://www.texasnorml.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2018-Voter-Guide-v.FINAL-2.20.18.pdf

Her response to Texas NORML during the primaries: “For far too long, communities that are primarily low-income people of color have been jailed and disenfranchised due to regressive marijuana policy - a description that disproportionately describes my district, HD 46, compared to the rest of the state. I applaud the local efforts in Travis County (and elsewhere) to make sure we aren’t ruining the lives of individuals for possessing marijuana, but we can do better at a state and federal level. While I do not believe that the legalization marijuana will solve all of our criminal justice issues, it is certainly progress and a necessary step. The additional tax revenue that can go towards our ailing education, healthcare, and transportation systems is also very welcomed.”  https://www.texasnorml.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2018-Voter-Guide-v.FINAL-2.20.18.pdf

Ms. Vikki Goodwin expressed support for marijuana legalization to Texas NORML during the primaries. https://www.texasnorml.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2018-Voter-Guide-v.FINAL-2.20.18.pdf

From his website: “We must reform our criminal justice system by legalizing marijuana, reforming bail bonds, divesting from privately-owned prisons, and promoting community policing initiatives to build trust between police officers and the neighborhoods they serve.“

"Texas should immediately fully legalize medical and recreational use and sales of Cannabis. The failed war on drugs is costing taxpayers millions of dollars annually, footing the bill for the large private prison system in Texas. Recreational use of marijuana should be legal and available to all those individuals 21+ in age with the exception of younger patients seeking the medical benefits of cannabis... In the end we must vote for Federal leadership that supports legalization of cannabis. At the very least we must move cannabis from a Schedule 1 to a Schedule 2 so that we have access and funding for all cannabis related research. "- As submitted to the 'NORML Candidate Questionnaire' on 9/3 While NORML does not advocate for a “schedule 2” status (cocaine is schedule 2), Beckley’s response during the primaries secures her an -A: “In the Texas House, we will legislate towards the immediate decriminalization of cannabis for medical use. Many veterans that suffer from PTSD, cancer patients and those with chronic illnesses need more access to low cost medicine to which medicinal cannabis can provide. In addition, we must look towards states like Colorado which have seen enormous economic gains from the industry and similarly use the opportunity of the cannabis industry to grow small businesses, put tax revenue towards education and increase the quality of life for all Texans. Our local communities deserve better than being put on the sidelines when so many benefits are being seen around them.“ https://www.texasnorml.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2018-Voter-Guide-v.FINAL-2.20.18.pdf

Representative Joe Moody will very likely author the bill that decriminalizes marijuana early next year in Texas. https://www.texasnorml.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2018-Voter-Guide-v.FINAL-2.20.18.pdf As chair of the Criminal Jurisprudence Committee he is drafting legislation to hold Governor Abbott to his word about decriminalizing marijuana during the upcoming January 2019 legislative session. https://www.texastribune.org/2018/10/11/texas-joe-moody-criminal-justice-legislature-marijuana/ Texas Tribune: “Will you be introducing your civil penalty bill again?” Moody: “Yes, civil penalties will be the first bill I file this coming session.” But because he is focused on a realistic decrim bill does not mean he won’t support full marijuana legalization: Texas Tribune: “What impact would the legalization of marijuana have on the projected prison population?” Moody: Legalization isn't something I've proposed — although I would probably support it — and not something I think has a chance of passing. Decriminalization in lieu of a civil penalty, however, would save us over $700 million a year. While it wouldn't impact prison populations, it would decrease local costs by freeing space in county jails.“

Terry Meza supports marijuana legalization. https://www.texasnorml.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2018-Voter-Guide-v.FINAL-2.20.18.pdf

In a candid phone interview with Julie Johnson’s campaign manager Sarah, this campaign is ready to go to work on marijuana reform during the 2019 legislative session. The campaign is receiving local support from individuals who need marijuana for medicine to business entrepeneurs who are “ready to invest in our district with marijuana businesses.” Texas NORML is glad to have Julie Johnson’s full support.

Supported indicated by responses given to Texas NORML- https://www.texasnorml.org/voters-guide/?fbclid=IwAR2454vVxGJaO57wXT6tBIunQpSlnMkVAtKL2R3r4Zs4HWTv8Og00v9Nbzw

Ina Minjaris supports marijuana legalization. https://www.texasnorml.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2018-Voter-Guide-v.FINAL-2.20.18.pdf As a ranking member of the House Human Services Committee and the Special Committee on Opioids and Substance Abuse, Minjarez may prove a useful ally in legalizing marijuana to combat the opioid crisis.

Alma Allen has been in avid supporter of marijuana reform in the state House. https://www.texasnorml.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Texas-Marijuana-Policy-State-Legislator-Voting-Records-2015-and-2017-Updated-December-2017.pdf

Gina Calanni supports marijuana legalization. https://www.texasnorml.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2018-Voter-Guide-v.FINAL-2.20.18.pdf

Jon Rosenthal’s support for criminal justice reform and eliminating the private prison lobby says it all. But in an interview with Texas NORML, here is what he has to say; “I also support releasing non-violent offenders serving time in prison, particularly those who are ONLY convicted of possession of quantities for personal use.“ “ I personally believe that marijuana should be decriminalized, regulated, and taxed in much the same way we address alcohol and tobacco. I would also push for using the revenue from the taxes primarily for public education.“ Agrees with expungement of criminal histories for minor possessions.

Jarvis Johnson supports legalized marijuana. https://www.texasnorml.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2018-Voter-Guide-v.FINAL-2.20.18.pdf

Garnet Coleman supports marijuana legalization. Reading his voting record Joint authoring and sponsoring every major marijuana legislation in the legislature is proof of that. https://www.texasnorml.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2018-Voter-Guide-v.FINAL-2.20.18.pdf