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Paxton v. Elgin

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Paxton v. Elgin

State Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the city of Elgin for adopting an ordinance dealing with low-level marijuana possession laws.The proposition in question was brought to the ballot through a citizen petition and passed with more than 70% voter approval, Nov. 2022, eliminating enforcement of low-level marijuana offences.“I will not stand idly by as cities run by procrime extremists deliberately violate Texas law and promote the use of illicit drugs that harm our communities,” said Paxton in a recent public address.The city recognized that this is an illegal ordinance, as it goes against state and federal law, but didn’t ...

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