GunsTexas Gun Sales Remain High, Decline Slightly from Record Highs in 2020
Daniel FriendJuly 22, 2021
Background check numbers indicate that gun sales are still higher than 2019, but declining from the record highs seen over the last year.
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87th LegislatureEducationGunsHealthcareIssuesState HouseState SenateDemocrats May Once Again Break Quorum to Block Republican Election Reform Bill
Hayden SparksJuly 5, 2021
Some Democrats sided with Republicans on a limited number of issues, but election reform is a matter where they are standing their ground.
Civil SocietyCriminal JusticeGunsIssuesLocal NewsArmy Sergeant Indicted in Travis County for Murder of Armed Austin Protester
Hayden SparksJuly 2, 2021
Through his attorney, Sgt. Daniel Perry asserts that he was acting in self-defense when he shot and killed Garrett Foster.
Civil SocietyCriminal JusticeFederalGunsIssuesTaxes & SpendingDallas Police Chief Pushes Back on ‘Defunding and Dismantling Police,’ Gun Control Logic
Hayden SparksJune 29, 2021
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia highlighted the impact that the “defund the police” movement has had on public safety.
87th LegislatureGunsState HouseState SenateHow Constitutional Carry Made Its Way Through the Texas Legislature
Daniel FriendJune 28, 2021
A perfect storm of factors blew together for the Texas Legislature to pass the hallmark pro-Second Amendment legislation.
87th LegislatureGunsState HouseState SenateGov. Abbott Signs Second Amendment Sanctuary, Hotel Carry, Constitutional Carry Bills at Alamo Ceremony
Daniel FriendJune 17, 2021
Several new pro-Second Amendment bills including constitutional carry and making Texas a “Second Amendment sanctuary” will go into effect in September.
87th LegislatureGunsState HouseState SenateTexas Constitutional Carry Bill Signed Into Law by Gov. Abbott
Daniel FriendJune 16, 2021
Texas is set to become the next state in the country to allow the carry of handguns without a permit.
FederalGunsGun Background Check Discussions Between John Cornyn and Senate Democrat Dissolves
Daniel FriendJune 11, 2021
The “quiet conversations” on background checks between the Texas Republican and a Connecticut Democrat have reportedly ended.
87th LegislatureGunsState HouseState SenateHere’s a List of the Gun Bills Approved by the 87th Texas Legislature
Daniel FriendJune 9, 2021
In addition to constitutional carry, the Texas legislature passed a number of gun-related bills.
87th LegislatureEducationGunsGovernor Set to Sign Bill Letting School Marshals Carry Handguns
Isaiah MitchellMay 28, 2021
Marshals at private schools, public schools, and even junior colleges would be authorized to carry their weapons instead of stowing them.
87th LegislatureFederalGunsState Legislature Exempts Texas-Made Suppressors From Federal Gun Laws
Isaiah MitchellMay 25, 2021
To skirt the commerce clause of the U.S. Constitution, the bill would free suppressors made in Texas from federal regulation.
87th LegislatureFederalGunsState HouseState SenateTexas to Become ‘Second Amendment Sanctuary,’ Prohibit Enforcement of Possible Federal Gun Regulations
Daniel FriendMay 25, 2021
The governor is expected to sign a bill passed by the state legislature that would designate Texas as a “Second Amendment sanctuary.”
87th LegislatureGunsState HouseState SenateFinal Version of Texas Constitutional Carry Bill Passes State Legislature
Daniel FriendMay 24, 2021
Texas is set to become the next state with constitutional carry, now only needing the signature of Gov. Greg Abbott.
87th LegislatureGunsBill Requiring Hotels to Allow Guests to Store Guns in Rooms Passes Texas Legislature
Isaiah MitchellMay 24, 2021
The perceived clash between the Second and Fifth Amendments made some Democrats hesitant, though a few voted for the bill.
87th LegislatureGunsState SenateTexas Senate Approves Bill to Eliminate License to Carry Fee
Daniel FriendMay 17, 2021
As constitutional carry continues to make progress through the Texas legislature, the Senate approved a measure to eliminate the fee for a License to Carry.
87th LegislatureGunsState HouseBexar County Democrats Censure Rep. Leo Pacheco Over Constitutional Carry Vote
Daniel FriendMay 14, 2021
The Bexar County Democratic Party censured one of their own over his vote on constitutional carry, but the San Antonio Democrat said he intended to vote against the bill’s final passage.
87th LegislatureGunsState HouseState SenateTexas Constitutional Carry Bill Headed to Conference to Sort Dispute Over Senate Amendments
Daniel FriendMay 12, 2021
The constitutional carry bill working its way through the Texas legislature is now headed toward a conference committee to sort out the dispute over the Senate amendments.
GunsIssuesJudicialBankruptcy Judge Hinders NRA’s Plans to Dump New York for Texas
Daniel FriendMay 12, 2021
A federal judge in Texas dismissed a bankruptcy filing from the National Rifle Association, which was seeking to leave New York and reincorporate in Texas.
87th LegislatureGunsState SenateTexas Senate Approves Amended House Constitutional Carry Bill
Daniel FriendMay 5, 2021
Now one step closer to becoming law, the Texas Senate approved a constitutional carry bill to allow the carry of handguns in public without a License to Carry.
FederalGunsTexas License to Carry Applications Ahead of Last Year as Legislature Mulls Constitutional Carry
Daniel FriendMay 4, 2021
Based on background check data, the number of Texans applying for a License to Carry is outpacing the amount of previous years.