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Joseph Moody: “We would save on arrest and prosecution almost…”

Featuring: Joseph Moody, Democratic | Texas House of Representatives, District 78

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Looking Ahead The 87th Texas Legislature.

Published | Video Starts at 09:02

And look at it through those three categories. We just discussed the money issue. You know, I've been advocating for a long time to decriminalize and because just on that front We would save on arrest and prosecution almost three-quarters of a billion dollars every year if we actually bring a retail market into play in Texas. Those additional funds can go directly to crucial state priorities. You can, because it be a new construct. (09:02–09:16)

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Asserts that Texas could save nearly $750 million annually by establishing a retail cannabis market.

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