The issue focused on legislation introduced by Attorney General Greg Abbott that would legalize medical marijuana and decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana for adults 21 and older. It also calls for legalization of recreational marijuana use by adults 21 and older.

Senators voted 36-28 on Wednesday in favor of the legislation. Lawmakers opposed to the legislation voted 32-28 to defeat it.

Lawmakers split along party lines on whether they supported decriminalizing possession of small amounts of marijuana for adults 21 and older. Law