Action Alert: HB 507 & HB-2165 Committee Hearing in Austin!

In December, we stood by Rep. Joe Moody as he announced the introduction of House Bill 507, Texas’ first bill to eliminate the arrest, jail time, and criminal record associated with marijuana possession of less than one ounce. Now the bill is up for consideration by the House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee!

Starting at 11:00 a.m., you can SIGN UP IN FAVOR OF THE BILL. The committee will meet in the afternoon upon adjournment of the House for the formal hearing. (Note: You do not need to stay at the Capitol after signing up in favor of the bill.) **Please dress professionally.**

JOIN US AT THE CAPITOL!
We will gather in Room E2.024 at 11:00 a.m. This is where you can find details about the hearing, sign up in favor of the bill, and meet others from around the state who support sensible marijuana policies. (From 3-7pm., we will be in Room E2.018. After 7pm we will be in Room E2.030) **Please dress professionally.**

PARKING: http://www.tspb.state.tx.us/SPB/Plan/Parking.htm
(Bring quarters if you’d prefer to use street parking.)

BUILDING MAP: http://www.tspb.state.tx.us/SPB/Plan/FloorPlan/Exten2.htm

**Please dress professionally.**

You don’t have to come all the way into the building in order to sign up. Once you are within range the Capitol WiFi network, you can sign in on your mobile device. Instructions: https://www.mytxlegis.legis.state.tx.us/hwrspublic/about.aspx

Can’t make it to the Capitol until after work? The hearing will likely last for several hours into the evening, so there will be plenty of time for you to participate. Keep an eye on this event page for up-to-date information and alerts.

If you are unable to travel to Austin, please contact the lawmakers in your district and ask them to support HB 507: https://secure2.convio.net/mpp/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=2766