Texas legislative committee gives thumbs up to recreational...

A Texas House of Representatives council gave a surprise victory Wednesday to supporters of full marijuana legalization in the state. (Source: Chron.com)

House Bill 2165 won by 5-2, a vote that included two Republicans. The bill decriminalizes marijuana.

If the proposal moves forward — a doubtful course - it would make Texas the fifth state to approve marijuana for recreational purposes.

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