A Democrat running for the Texas House of Representatives released a pro-marijuana campaign ad Monday that depicts the candidate smoking marijuana cigars and bongs.
The ad that caught my attention was “It's time for change in TexasIn the video, candidate Sally Duvall, a marijuana user herself, criticizes the state's “confusing and unclear” policies on marijuana use.
The shot begins with Duvall smoking marijuana and ends with her smoking a bong and coughing afterwards.
“You may already know what's in it, but guess who doesn't know or has no way to test for it? Law enforcement,” Duvall said at the beginning of the ad.
“They arrest people every day for marijuana possession, but they don't have the resources to test whether it's illegal marijuana or federally legal hemp products,” she continued.
Duval has some Confusing aspects Texas marijuana policy.
“While marijuana remains illegal for many Texans, hemp products that can get you high, including Delta 8, Delta 9 and THCa, are sold in more than 7,000 retail stores across the state,” she said.
She pointed to one of the Republican lieutenant governors. Legislative ClaimsThe “Ban Delta 8 and 9” bill instructs the committee to review the rules and issue recommendations to “further regulate the sale of these products.”
“It doesn't take a genius to realize that you can't do both at the same time,” she said. “The good news is that we don't have to choose between safety and legalization. We can and should have both, but we need leaders who are informed and caring enough to do the right thing.”
“Texans should have the freedom to consume these products if they wish,” she added.
The Hill has reached out to his Democratic opponent, incumbent Texas Rep. Carrie Isaac (R-Texas), for comment.
