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Dallas, TX –The City of Dallas wishes to inform residents about the recent developments regarding Proposition R, known as the Dallas Freedom Act, which was approved by voters at the November 5, 2024, election. On June 24, 2024, the City Secretary’s Office received a petition for a Dallas City Charter amendment form Ground Game Texas. Because the petition was supported by signatures of a sufficient number of qualified voters, the city council was required by law to submit the measure to the voters.
As a result, at this time, the measure, added to the charter, prohibits Dallas police officers from arresting and citing for Class A or Class B misdemeanor marijuana possession unless the offense is revealed as part of a violent felony or felony narcotics investigation. It also makes enforcement of Class A and B misdemeanor marijuana possession the Dallas Police Department’s lowest priority and prohibits the use of city resources for THC testing except for purposes of ensuring public safety or in the investigation of a violent felony.
Interim City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert stated, “The Dallas Freedom Act was adopted by a majority of the voters, and the City Council has directed that the city comply with the amendment’s provisions. The Dallas Police Department is prepared to implement these changes while maintaining its commitment to public safety.”
Residents can rest assured that public safety remains a top priority for the City of Dallas. The Dallas Police Department will continue to operate according to the updated guidelines established by Proposition R.
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