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Judge upholds Austin's weed decriminalization measure over state challenge
Austin stoners can breathe a smoky sigh of relief. A Travis County judge this week dismissed a lawsuit from Attorney General Ken Paxton challenging Austin’s voter referendum to decriminalize marijuana in small amounts. The ruling marks a temporary win for local rule and emboldens weed activists looking to pass similar measures in other Texas cities, although Paxton will likely appeal the lower court’s decision. In 2022, Austin voters…