Taylor Henderson

A few states have decided to legalize marijuana use. Texas is NOT yet one of them, but seeing other states enact such laws has definitely piqued the interest of some students. And, as Taylor Henderson tells us in this Bobcat Update, a bill has been introduced that could change the penalties for those who are caught possessing marijuana.

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The bill aims to lower the penalty of being caught with one ounce of marijuana to a class C misdemeanor and a 500 dollar fine. Currently, if someone is caught with two ounces or less, he or she faces a class B misdemeanor charge and a potential of 180 days in jail. Lessening the penalty could be beneficial to taxpayers.
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The Alcohol and Drugs Services Center at Texas State offers help for students battling marijuana abuse, but students can also be disciplined by the Dean of Students.
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The Texas State student organization, NORML, has been trying to meet with the University Police Department to talk about the enforcement of marijuana laws.
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The bill is being reviewed by Texas lawmakers. For Bobcat Update, I'm Taylor Henderson.