Armed citizens stopped a madman from killing more people, and two recent changes in state law may have contributed to their ability to save the congregation.
A man opened fire on a church congregation in White Settlement on Sunday killing two members, but was stopped by armed members of the church's volunteer security team.
In the wake of the “Second Amendment sanctuary” movement, Denton County passed a resolution declaring its support of the Second Amendment and all rights protected under the Constitution.
Five more counties in Texas have passed "Second Amendment sanctuary" resolutions stating that they will not enforce unconstitutional firearm restrictions.
The number of Second Amendment "sanctuaries" in Texas is now over twenty. Here's a look at the background of the movement and the efficacy of the resolutions.
The wave of Texas counties passing resolutions to become Second Amendment "sanctuaries" continues while Collin County commissioners passed a resolution reaffirming their constitutional oath.
The county's move continues the trend of pushing back against gun control chatter from lawmakers and political figures in both parties.
With Kaufman, Palo Pinto, and Stephens counties passing resolutions to become "Second Amendment sanctuaries," the total number of such counties in Texas grows to eleven.
The Harris County Commissioners Court, despite constituent opposition, passed a resolution Tuesday calling for universal background checks.
With the Supreme Court denying cert for the Remington case, there could be far-reaching implications for other gun manufacturers — many of which are based in Texas.
The freshman Democrat engaged with 200 constituents Sunday evening on a host of topics including impeachment, healthcare, and energy policy.
After unanimous approval on a resolution stating that they will not enforce any unconstitutional firearm restrictions, Ellis County is now the eighth in Texas to be a "Second Amendment sanctuary."
Hegar currently leads in fundraising and polls in the Senate Democratic primary race to challenge U.S. Senator John Cornyn.
Although the resolution requested by Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia to support so-called "universal background checks" was not placed on the agenda this week, it could be brought up at a later meeting.
In a 4-1 decision, the East Texas county voted to become a "Second Amendment sanctuary" and not enforce any new gun laws found to violate the U.S. and Texas constitutions.
After neighboring Hood County became a "Second Amendment sanctuary," the Parker County Commissioners' Court unanimously adopted a similar resolution to oppose unconstitutional firearm restrictions.
The legislation from Cornyn encourages internet service providers to share information with law enforcement and also expedites the death penalty for international and domestic terrorism cases.
The fourth Democratic debate left little doubt of Elizabeth Warren's front-runner status as Texas candidates O'Rourke and Castro struggle to keep up.
Flores, who won a surprise special election last year, holds the most pivotal seat for Texas Senate Republicans going into 2020.
Hood County has become the fifth Texas county to pass a resolution promising to not enforce any state or federal gun laws that are seen as unconstitutional.
