AUSTIN (KXAN) - The Texas Democratic party is calling for the decriminalization of marijuana, but insists that the move does not suggests it condones usage of the controlled substance.

"The Texas Democratic Party does not condone the use of marijuana," said party spokeswoman Rebecca Acuna. "Our platform simply recognizes that laws currently in place do nothing to promote public safety or fiscal responsibility. We are calling for policies that are smart on crime and will transition non-violent individuals from jail and into treatment."