Paxton to appeal ruling in suit over Austin marijuana ordinance
A judge dismissed the lawsuit earlier this week, allowing the city to continue to deprioritize low-level marijuana offenses.
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A judge dismissed the lawsuit earlier this week, allowing the city to continue to deprioritize low-level marijuana offenses.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's office attempted to stop the city of Austin from deprioritizing enforcement of low-level marijuana offenses.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is trying to stop the city of Austin from deprioritizing enforcement of low-level marijuana offenses.
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