A bill to legalize marijuana for everyone 21 and older in Texas has been assigned to the House Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee for review.
House Bill 2975, known as the Texas Regulation of Cannabis Act, was introduced by State Representative John Bucy (D) last month. The proposal would establish a legal framework for the cultivation, processing, distribution, sale, and possession of marijuana. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation would oversee the industry’s regulation and enforcement.
Under the bill, adults could possess up to two ounces of dried marijuana flower and up to 15 grams of concentrates. Sales would be taxed at 10%, and local governments would have the authority to regulate marijuana businesses within their jurisdictions. The proposal also includes licensing requirements for growers, processors, testing facilities, transporters, and dispensaries.
Support for marijuana legalization has been growing in Texas. A recent poll from the University of Houston’s Hobby School of Public Affairs found that 62% of adults in the state back legalization for those 21 and older.
With its committee assignment now official, HB 2975 will be reviewed before potentially advancing to the full House for consideration.
