05/05/2015
Texas is one step closer to reducing penalties for marijuana possession!!
Tonight the Criminal Jurisprudence Committee voted out HB 507 a bill that removes the criminal offense for less than 1 ounce of marijuana - no arrest, no criminal record, no jail time.
4-2 Vote
Chairman Abel Herrero, Vice Chair Joe Moody, Reps David Simpson and Terry Canales voting in favor.
Matt Shaheen and Jeff Leach voting against.
Rep. Todd Hunter was not present.