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Marijuana Ballot Measures Spark Discussion in Texas

After Colorado and Washington voted on Tuesday to ease marijuana laws, some proponents of legalization think their cause could pick up steam in other states, including Texas.

by Mark Dewey, KUT News

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After Colorado and Washington voted on Tuesday to ease marijuana laws, some proponents of legalization think their cause could pick up steam in other states, including Texas.

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Mark Dewey

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