State appeals court strikes down Austin’s marijuana decriminalization ordinance

Appeals court sides with Paxton in striking down two marijuana decriminalization ordinances

Similar measures had been gaining popularity in recent years, appearing on the ballots in Austin, San Marcos, Dallas and other Texas cities.

'Huge letdown': Marijuana decriminalization snagged in Austin, San Marcos

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed lawsuits against the cities last year.

State appeals court strikes down Austin’s marijuana decriminalization ordinance

This is another blow to the progressive drug movement that swept into various cities across the state.

Appellate court finds Austin's marijuana ordinance unlawful

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A Texas appellate court has reversed a Travis County judge's decision to throw out a lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton against the city of Austin over its marijuana decriminalization ordinance. "We have received a decision from the 15th Court of Appeals and thank the Court for its time and consideration. We are reviewing the Court’s ruling as we evaluate our next steps," the city of Austin said in a statement. I…

Texas court overturns Austin’s marijuana decriminalization ordinance

A court has struck down an Austin ordinance that decriminalized small amounts of marijuana.

Austin's marijuana decriminalization ordinance overturned by appeals court

A Texas appeals court has temporarily struck down an ordinance to eliminate penalties for low-level marijuana possession in the city of Austin.