Election Results: Dallas passes ballot proposition R, decriminalizing possession of four ounces or less of marijuana
Proposition R would ban the Dallas Police Department from making arrests or issuing citations for people with four ounces or less of marijuana except as part of larger felony investigations. It would also prohibit the smell of marijuana being used as probable cause for searches or seizures.
Here’s where Dallas’ early voters stand on decriminalizing small amounts of weed
About 65% of Dallas early voters supported decriminalizing small amounts of marijuana, according to preliminary unofficial election results, though its recreational use is still illegal in Texas. Proposition R,
Decriminalizing marijuana likely, fate of changes to Dallas government and police less clear
Dallas voters appear to be strongly behind a proposal to decriminalize marijuana, but votes on changes to city government and the police department are much closer.
Election Results: Dallas voters approve ballot proposition T
Proposition T is one of four petition-driven propositions on the ballot in Dallas, and one of three backed by the Dallas HERO group.
Dallas overwhelmingly votes to decriminalize marijuana in early election results
Approximately 65% of early votes in Dallas supported the decriminalization of small amounts of cannabis, though recreational use remains illegal in Texas.
Election 2024: Decriminalizing marijuana on ballot
More Central Texas cities could decriminalize marijuana on Tuesday. Austin, San Marcos and Elgin have already passed similar measures.
Nebraska Voters Overwhelmingly Approve Medical Marijuana
Voters in Nebraska have approved the medical use of cannabis, a policy that has been adopted by 38 other states (24 of which also allow recreational use). With three-quarters of ballots counted on Tuesday night,
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Early voters mostly supported Dallas’ propositions. Here’s what they rejected
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Prolific and polarizing: A look at the storied political career of Dallas County's longest-serving elected official, John Wiley Price
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Witnesses helped police locate suspect in singer’s onstage Dallas shooting, affidavit says
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Hundreds of homeless encampments in Dallas city parks, more resources needed — and limited funds
Dallas officials say they need more resources to limit unsheltered encampments in city parks. But elected officials want to know where that money will come from.
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Cowboys, Panthers last-second trade lands $8M receiver In Dallas
The Dallas Cowboys don't seem like they are ready to throw in the towel and made a move ahead of the trade deadline on ...
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Meet the Dallas Pastor Volunteering To Bring Peace to the Polls
“The experience has been wonderful,” says Frederick Douglass Haynes III, senior pastor of Dallas' Friendship-West Baptist ...
Dallas singer hospitalized after shooting inside downtown theater
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Dallas Democrat Julie Johnson wins House Dist. 32
Democrat Julie Johnson will be the first LGBTQ member of Congress from Texas after defeating Republican challenger Darrell Day. She addressed supporters at the Dallas County Democrats watch party.