Dallas passed the charter amendment known as Proposition R, which decriminalizes possession of less than four ounces of marijuana. It also prevents police from using the odor of marijuana to establish probable cause to search people without a warrant.

Dallas joined a growing list of Texas cities facing lawsuits filed by the attorney general after its residents voted this month to legalize possession of up to 4 ounces of marijuana. Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit this week against the city in attempt to prevent enforcement of the Dallas Freedom Act,

Dallas is the sixth Texas city the attorney general has sued this year over marijuana decriminalization measures that he says conflicts with state law.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced his lawsuit against the City of Dallas on Thursday over a new marijuana ballot measure, arguing it violates state law. The measure prevents law enforcement from making arrests or issuing citations for marijuana possession or considering the odor of marijuana as probable cause for search or seizure.

Ken Paxton's legal action follows similar suits against other cities like Austin and Denton, which have passed similar voter-supported mandates.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues the City of Dallas over Proposition R, which limits police enforcement of marijuana-related offenses, claiming it violates state drug laws.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the city of Dallas and city officials after voters approved a marijuana decriminalization proposition in the Nov. 5 election.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the city of Dallas over a voter-approved measure that bars police from making arrests for minor marijuana possession, escalating a statewide

Texas attorney general Ken Paxton sued the city of Dallas on Thursday in an attempt to prevent the city from decriminalizing small amounts of marijuana after voters approved a ballot measure to do so.

Dallas passed the charter amendment known as Proposition R, which decriminalizes possession of less than four ounces of marijuana. It also prevents police from using the odor of marijuana to establish probable cause to search people without a warrant.