Dallas voters approved two measures – including one requiring the hiring of 900 police officers – as part of changes to the city’s charter.

Voters were strongly behind the decriminalization measure, but votes on changes to city government and the police department were much closer.

DALLAS — Dallas voters approved a petition-driven ballot proposition to decriminalize possession of four ounces or less of marijuana. Also dubbed the “Dallas Freedom Act” by supporters, the ballot proposition was spearheaded by a self-described progressive group called Ground Game Texas.