Should San Antonio decriminalize marijuana?

Should San Antonio decriminalize marijuana? by Alexis Govea Fri, November 6, 2026 at 10:44 AM 4 VIEW ALL PHOTOS City leaders are taking a closer look at the potential economic benefits of legalizing marijuana. Comment on this story 2 Comment Share story Share topics: San Antonio Marijuana legalization Economic benefits Tax revenue Job creation THC City council Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa SAN ANTONIO - City leaders are taking a closer look at the potential economic benefits of legalizing marijuana. This conversation is far from over. District 2 Councilman Jalen Mckee-Rodriguez has filed a request for the city to study how marijuana legalization has impacted other major cities. The analysis would look at potential tax revenue, job creation and what a legal cannabis industry could mean for San Antonio. Mckee-Rodriguez hopes the findings could help make the case for legalization to state lawmakers. "If we're able to make the economic case that San Antonio can benefit greatly from legalization, we take that to our legislators, we take it to our delegation and we make that case,” explained Mckee-Rodriguez. Four other council members have signed on to support the request. The proposal will first need to go through the city's governance committee before any study can move forward. “We will flip the script. We will protect children, yes, and protect our freedoms by giving the people of Texas a right to vote on the future of THC,” said Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa. While marijuana remains illegal for general recreational use in Texas, any change to state law would have to come from lawmakers in Austin. Trending Dozens of undelivered ballots found in dumpster at Seattle park The ballots have already been reissued to the affected voters. Eastland family loses control of Camp Mystic A federal bankruptcy judge has stripped the Eastland family of control of Camp Mystic, installing two independent overseers as the camp faces a criminal probe and wrongful-death suits tied to the July 2025 flood. Night out turns violent as gunfire erupts outside La Cantera-area business Night out turns violent as gunfire erupts outside La Cantera-area business 1 dead, 1 in grave condition after shootout with police at Alamo Ranch San Antonio police are investigating an officer-involved shooting on the far West Side near Lone Star Parkway and Alamo Ranch Parkway. One person is dead, another is hospitalized in critical condition. No officers hurt. Nearly 32 kilos of suspected cocaine seized in traffic stop; suspect taken into custody A traffic stop along Interstate 10 in Guadalupe County led to the seizure of nearly 32 kilograms of suspected cocaine and the arrest of a Laredo man, according to the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office.The sheriff’s NEWS IN PHOTOS: " Local " 5 NEW Soggy weather and low temps coming to San Antonio area, potentially bringing flooding 3 NEW San Antonio takes on Portland following Wembanyama's 52-point game against Sacramento 13 NEW Porch Fest brings live music, community to the Beacon Hill and Alta Vista neighborhoods! 3 San Antonio City Council members seek limits on SAPD cooperation with ICE