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Marijuana Law
Drug Policy | Commentary
Anderson vs. Ogg for D.A.: Both Have New Plans for Marijuana, but Which Is Better?
In the current campaign for Harris County district attorney, both incumbent D.A. Devon Anderson and challenger Kim Ogg have not only proposed to change the way marijuana use is handled by that office, but have also made the issue a centerpiece of their campaigns. Drug policy fellow Katharine Neill examines each candidate’s proposed changes in a new Baker Institute Blog.
Katharine Neill Harris October 30, 2014
A close-up of the Texas Capitol building and the U.S. and Texas flags.
Texas Politics | Commentary
The Texas Counties: From Most Liberal to Most Conservative
Using data from University of Texas/Texas Tribune polls of registered Texas voters, political science fellow Mark Jones ranked 20 counties in the Lone Star State from most liberal to most conservative. Travis County, home to Austin, is by far the state's most liberal county; Brazoria County is the most ideologically conservative.
Mark P. Jones August 26, 2014
Marijuana Law
Texas Politics | Commentary
Marijuana Won’t Be Legal in Texas Anytime Soon
Following the legalization of retail marijuana sales in Colorado and Washington, and medical marijuana in 22 states with more to follow, marijuana legalization appears inevitable — even in “law and order” states like Texas. Political science fellow Mark P. Jones discusses why Texas is unlikely to legalize the sale and consumption of marijuana in the near future.
Mark P. Jones June 4, 2014