Decriminalize Marijuana in Dallas!

Decriminalize Marijuana in Dallas!

Vote FOR Proposition R!

Voting FOR Prop R means ending the enforcement of low-level marijuana offenses and building a safer, more just community.


Keep people out of jail for marijuana possession 



Reduce racially biased policing



Save millions in public funding


Prop R is at the bottom of the ballot—make sure to vote all the way down!

Election Information

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Proposition R = Charter Amendment to Adopt “Dallas Freedom Act”

We gathered 50,000 signatures from Dallas area residents to have an election. This will be an "initiated charter amendment" to update the Dallas city charter. The amendment will greatly reduce enforcement of low-level marijuana offenses

These are some of the goals motivating this campaign:

  • Keep people out of jail for simple marijuana possession

  • Protect veterans who use marijuana for pain and PTSD

  • Save scarce public resources for greater needs

  • Lower City liabilities for police violations of civil rights

  • Get people excited to vote through engaging local issues.

  • Direct democracy in action — from petition, to election, to law

Frequently asked questions

Why decriminalize marijuana?

In past years, Dallas police issued thousands of citations and made hundreds of arrests for simple marijuana possession. These disproportionately targeted Black and Hispanic community members. To promote justice and avoid waste of tax dollars, we want to redirect resources towards real public safety solutions.

Does this legalize marijuana?

No, legalization must happen at the state or federal level. This measure would direct the police department to stop issuing citations or making arrests for Class A or Class B misdemeanor marijuana possession.

Who else is helping with this effort?

Who has endorsed and/or offered support for this?

How is this work being paid for?

Great question! We rely on the support of individual donors to keep our staff in the field.
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