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Texas
Medical Program
CBD-only / low-THC medical program via Compassionate Use Act (2015). No adult-use legalization.
§ KEY DATA
Arrests / Year
60,000
2023 data
Black-White Disparity
2.5×
vs. white residents
Expungement
No
Not available
Population
30.5M
US Census est.
§ THE DETAILS
Legal Status
CBD-only / low-THC medical program via Compassionate Use Act (2015). No adult-use legalization.
Medical Program
2015
Arrest Data
60,000 marijuana-related arrests per year in Texas (2023 data).
Racial Disparity
Black residents in Texas were 2.5 times more likely to be arrested for marijuana possession than white residents, despite comparable usage rates.
Expungement & Record Clearing
No automatic marijuana expungement. Individual petition required under TX Code Crim. Proc. art. 55.01.
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