The issue focused on federal funding for medical marijuana laws in Colorado and Washington. The legislation would legalize medical marijuana use by adults 21 years of age or older, including legal adults over the age of 21.

During the legislative session, Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that legalization will result in tax credits and enforcement funds being spent to fund medical marijuana programs across the country. He also issued a statement calling for continued efforts to reduce illegal activity in medical marijuana markets.

Some 60 medical marijuana dispensaries have opened across the