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Proposition A: City Charter Amendment (Marijuana Enforcement Priority and No-Knock Warrants)

Houston Proposition A is on the November 3, 2026 ballot in Texas.

What it does

Amend the Houston City Charter to make enforcement of Class A and B misdemeanor marijuana possession the lowest police priority, with reporting requirements, and to prohibit Houston police from requesting or executing no-knock search warrants.

On your ballot

Shall the City Charter of the City of Houston be amended to 1) require the Houston Police Department to make enforcement of Class A and Class B misdemeanor marijuana possession its lowest law-enforcement priority with related reporting requirements and 2) prohibit Houston police officers from requesting or executing "no-knock" search warrants?

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Yes

What a yes vote means

A "yes" vote supports amending the city charter to make enforcement of Class A and Class B misdemeanor marijuana possession the Houston Police Department’s lowest law enforcement priority, establish related reporting requirements, and prohibit Houston police officers from requesting or executing no-knock search warrants.

Groups recommending "Yes"

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Black Girls Who Brunch

Led by Erika Harrison · 3.3K voters

The Houston Freedom Act directs HPD to make misdemeanor marijuana possession its lowest law-enforcement priority and Prohibits HPD officers from requesting, participating in, or executing no-knock search warrants.

BlackGirlThatReads

Led by Antonia · 160 voters

https://www.groundgametexas.org/houston (for more information!)

Black Mommas Do Science

Led by Tara Davis · 6 voters

Makes possession of small amounts of marijuana (Class A and B misdemeanors) the Houston Police Department's lowest enforcement priority, with reporting requirements. It also bans HPD from asking for or carrying out “no-knock” search warrants. Both changes are in one vote.