Texas political figures face scrutiny over legal records and cannabis stances

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is facing criticism following an encounter where he declined to answer questions regarding the state’s marijuana ban. When asked for his stance, Paxton stated, “Uhm. I don’t know the details of it. Let’s talk later,” before walking away. Critics and advocacy groups, including the Texas Cannabis Collective, have challenged this response, noting that his office has been involved in litigating hemp and cannabis-related lawsuits since 2019.

As Paxton pursues a Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate, his record on cannabis has become a point of contention. Meanwhile, Mayes Middleton is campaigning for the position of Texas Attorney General. Middleton, a member of the Texas Senate, is positioning himself as a conservative fighter against the political establishment, citing his efforts to restrict public funds for lobbyists and his support for religious expression in public schools.