Report: Houston Cannabis Arrests Up Nearly 1200% Under Current Mayor

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By Graham AbbottSep 7, 2026, 9:37 am71 pts
Arrest rates for misdemeanor cannabis possession have spiked nearly 1,200% under Mayor John Whitmire (D), according to a Houston Public Media report. Data from a public records request revealed that under Mayor Whitmire, Houston police have arrested on average 440 people per year for low-level cannabis…

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