Question 1

Does Philip Cortez support legalizing marijuana in Texas?

Accepted Answer

Philip Cortez voted for marijuana restrictions on 1 of 2 scored roll calls. Texas Weed Vote gave Philip Cortez a D, computed from 2 scored votes, bill authorship, dated public statements, and procedural actions.

Question 2

How did Philip Cortez vote on the Texas THC ban?

Accepted Answer

The medical expansion (House Bill 46): voted YES (2025-05-13). The THC ban (Senate Bill 3): voted YES (2025-05-22). Each links to the state’s own roll call on the page.

Question 3

Where does this grade come from?

Accepted Answer

Grades combine four kinds of public evidence, weighted 55% recorded votes, 20% bill authorship, 15% dated public statements, and 10% procedural power. The full formula is published at https://texasweedvote.org/methodology/ and every input on this page carries a source link.

Philip Cortez

How this grade was calculated

Recorded votes

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