After President Joe Biden announced pardons Thursday for Americans convicted of “simple possession” of marijuana, Beto O’Rourke reiterated his pledge to legalize the drug if elected Texas governor.
O’Rourke has long pushed for the legalization of marijuana and even wrote a book about it.
He says he doesn’t support the legalization of all drugs, and claims that he does have been proved false.
When I’m governor, we will finally legalize marijuana in Texas and expunge the records of those arrested for marijuana possession.
“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.”.
The Texas Legislature expanded the state’s medical marijuana program last year to include all forms of post-traumatic stress disorder and cancer.
Rhode Island became the 19th state to fully legalize marijuana in May, and more states, including Missouri and South Dakota, will vote on whether to legalize recreational use this November. »
