Attorney General Ken Paxton has taken a strong stance against marijuana decriminalization in Texas cities. He has filed lawsuits in the past to counter these efforts. A new state ban on certain products is now in effect.

This development has drawn a response from Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico, who has criticized the move. Further details on this emerging issue are available from Houston Public Media, including the potential impact on the Senate race between Talarico and Paxton.