Marijuana penalty reduction up for debate by lawmakers

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas lawmakers will hear public testimony on House Bill 81 Monday afternoon. If the bill passes it could remove the threat of arrest, jail time and a criminal record for possession of up to one ounce of marijuana.
Supporters of HB 81 will testify beginning at 2 p.m. with consideration of the bill later in the day. Representatives of Texans for Responsible Marijuana Policy tell KXAN a retired Texas judge and a former Houston police lieutenant are expected to