The reason marijuana is still illegal in Texas is actually quite complex.

The biggest reason is that Texas is a very conservative state, which tends to approach drug use with great caution.

Texas has traditionally been a stronghold for the Republican Party, and due to its conservative political stance, there is a strong voice advocating for the regulation of drugs like marijuana.

Another important point is that marijuana is still illegal under federal law.

The U.S. federal government classifies marijuana as a "Schedule I controlled substance," which means it is considered to have a "high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use." Texas is a state that strictly adheres to federal law, making it difficult to ignore this aspect.

What people often worry about is whether "marijuana is a gateway drug."

They fear the possibility of moving on to more dangerous drugs starting with marijuana. There is also significant social concern that it could have negative effects, especially on teenagers.

As a result, there are many opinions suggesting that "let's impose strict regulations to prevent it from being used at all."

And Texas places a high importance on law enforcement, right? As part of efforts to prevent crime and enhance public safety, there is a tendency to crack down strongly on marijuana use.

Additionally, Texas's unique traditional culture and conservative Christian values play a role. There is still a strong moral view that sees marijuana negatively.

Of course, recently there have been some movements to allow medical marijuana use or to ease penalties for small possession. However, since Texas is such a large state, these changes do not apply uniformly across all areas.

While larger cities like Dallas and Austin show a slightly more open attitude, smaller towns and rural areas still tend to hold conservative positions.

Ultimately, it seems that Texas will have to slowly wait for various political, social, and cultural changes to legalize marijuana.