Police hiring standards on prior marijuana use
Watauga, TX
Summary
The police department wants to stop auto-rejecting applicants who legally used marijuana within two years, matching what the Fire Department did in 2024. About 10% of police applicants have this issue; unlawful use is still disqualifying and everyone still goes through background checks.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
None — but it could help the department fill officer openings faster.
Qualified police applicants with a past legal marijuana use on their record, and a police department trying to keep its recruiting pipeline competitive with Fort Worth, Dallas, and other area agencies.
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