Texas NORML
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Parent organization
National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML)
Websitetexasnorml.org
Houston NORML participation in the 2008 Art Car Parade

Texas NORML is a chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) based in Austin, Texas. Jax Finkel serves as the organization's executive director.[1][2] The organization's mission is to establish legal access to cannabis for all Texans.[3]

The organization is registered in Texas[4] and is federally recognized as a trans-partisan, educational 501(c)(4) nonprofit. Texas NORML's mission is to change marijuana laws so that it reflects the majority opinion of Texans which is that the responsible use of cannabis by adults and patients should no longer be subject to penalty. Their focus is to increase public awareness of current laws regarding cannabis, as well as the legislative system and legislation regarding cannabis consumers in Texas.[5]

History

During the early 2000s, Mark Stepnoski, former All-Pro offensive lineman for the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Oilers, served as president of Texas NORML shortly after retiring from football.[6][7]

In 2022, Texas NORML reported that polling statewide in Texas found that 67 percent of people support the legalization of the sale and use of cannabis.[8]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Texas Halts Permit Process for New Medical Cannabis Dispensaries". spectrumlocalnews.com. Retrieved 2020-03-09.
  2. ↑ Monroe, Montinique (February 23, 2017). "Texas Vets Push for Marijuana Reform". The Austin Chronicle. Austin Chronicle Corp. ISSN 1074-0740. Retrieved April 24, 2017.
  3. ↑ "Home". Texas NORML. Retrieved 2022-06-14.
  4. ↑ "Exemption Verification Letter". comptroller.texas.gov. Retrieved 2020-03-09.
  5. ↑ "TEXAS NORML INC". www.guidestar.org. Retrieved 2020-03-09.
  6. ↑ McKenna, Dave (November 21, 2003). "The Grass Is Sometimes Greener". Washington City Paper. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
  7. ↑ Donald, Mark (October 31, 2002). "Steppin' Out". Dallas Observer. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
  8. ↑ "Austin Voters Decide in Favor of Municipal Ballot Initiative Eliminating Local Cannabis Penalties". Texas NORML. 2022-05-10. Retrieved 2022-06-14.
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