While Beto O'Rourke was quick to voice support for the plan, Gov. Greg Abbott is unlikely to follow suit. Texas GregAbbott BetoORourke Cannabis
, but the vast majority of marijuana possession crimes are charged on the state level, not in a federal case.’s office did not directly answer whether he would pursue pardons for Texas convictions.
“The Governor of Texas can only pardon individuals who have been through the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles system with a recommendation for pardon,” Renae Eze, a spokesperson for Abbott, said in a statement. Jax James, the executive director of Texas NORML, which seeks to decriminalize responsible use of cannabis by adults and patients, said in a statement, “I am happy to see President Biden fulfill a campaign promise that will positively impact the lives of Texans who have been living with the collateral consequences.”, R-Beaumont, who has regularly signaled support for reducing penalties for marijuana possession — would act on Biden’s announcement.
“Imagine what Gov. Abbott could do with the size and scale of marijuana possession in Texas,” Metzger said.
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