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Dallas Police Told Not To Arrest People For Marijuana After Decriminalization

Keegan MacDonald by Keegan MacDonald
February 4, 2025
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Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia holds up a bag of marijuana during his first public safety committee meeting as chief, which was held virtually, in Dallas on Monday, Feb. 8, 2021.

Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia holds up a bag of marijuana during his first public safety committee meeting as chief, which was held virtually, in Dallas on Monday, Feb. 8, 2021.

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In a landmark shift in law enforcement policy, the Dallas Police Department (DPD) has directed officers to cease arrests and citations for possession of up to four ounces of marijuana. The directive aligns with Proposition R, a voter-approved initiative that locally decriminalized cannabis.

In an internal memo, Interim Police Chief Michael Igo informed officers that marijuana odor alone could no longer be used as probable cause for search and seizure, except in cases involving violent felonies or high-priority narcotics investigations. Previously, DPD refrained from pursuing individuals with up to two ounces of marijuana but was required to confiscate the substance. The memo, first reported by WFAA, declares that this policy is now obsolete.

“Regardless of your thoughts and/or opinions regarding the passing of this amendment, we must remain focused on our duties and obligations to the Dallas Police Department and the residents of the City of Dallas,” Igo stated. “It is crucial to maintain professionalism and composure, as you always represent this exceptional Police Department.”

Despite the legal change, state Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has challenged the policy, filing a lawsuit aimed at overturning Proposition R. This move continues Paxton’s broader efforts to nullify local marijuana decriminalization ordinances across Texas. Similar legal challenges were brought against Austin, San Marcos, Killeen, Elgin, and Denton, though courts have dismissed some of these lawsuits.

Ground Game Texas, a leading advocacy group for local reform, celebrated the Dallas policy shift but emphasized the continued need for vigilance. “We’re proud to see progress like this, but the fight isn’t over,” the group stated. “This victory is proof that when we organize, we win.”

The newly implemented policy prevents officers from making arrests or issuing citations for Class A or B misdemeanor cannabis possession offenses unless part of a high-priority felony investigation. Additionally, the city manager and police chief must submit quarterly reports to the Dallas City Council on any marijuana-related enforcement actions.

Governor Greg Abbott (R) has voiced opposition to local cannabis decriminalization efforts, arguing that municipal governments lack the authority to override state law. Meanwhile, Texas lawmakers have seen multiple cannabis reform bills pass the House but stall in the Senate.

As legal battles continue, Dallas’ decision to honor Proposition R marks a significant moment in the broader push for marijuana policy reform in Texas.

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