There’s no doubt that the state of Texas is facing a pretty significant budget shortfall. But what do voters think are the best bets to raise revenue? Hint: toke ’em if you got ’em!

That’s right, according to the most recent Texas Lyceum Poll, 14% of voters thought legalizing and taxing pot sales would be the best way to raise revenue for the state. Another 16% picked it as their second best choice for raising funds. The most popular choice (34%) is to legalize and tax gambling at casinos.

Of course there were other more disturbing findings – like that voters here believe illegal immigration is the most pressing issue for the state, and that some 55% would favor passage of an Arizona-style immigration law.

Maybe these folks should smoke more pot.

Full summary of poll (with charts!) is here.

This article appears in October 1 • 2010.

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