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.
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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 LegislatureEnergyState HouseState SenateElectricity Omnibus Bill, PUC and ERCOT Overhaul One Step Closer to Governor’s Desk
Brad JohnsonMay 24, 2021
Legislation aimed at remedying the underlying causes of the February blackouts has been approved by both legislative chambers.
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 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.
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.
87th LegislatureGunsState SenateTexas Senate to Advance Constitutional Carry Legislation to Floor Next Week
Daniel FriendApril 29, 2021
The lieutenant governor said that the House constitutional carry bill will be headed to the Senate floor after it was approved by a new special committee.
87th LegislatureGunsState HouseState SenateGov. Abbott Pledges to Sign Constitutional Carry Bill if Passed by State Legislature
Daniel FriendApril 27, 2021
Governor Greg Abbott clarified his position on constitutional carry during a radio interview, stating that he would sign the bill when it gets to his desk.
87th LegislatureGunsState SenateTexas Senate Takes Unusual Steps on Constitutional Carry, Hearing Likely Next Week
Daniel FriendApril 23, 2021
The permitless carry bill passed by the House was referred to a new special committee that has a majority of its members publicly in favor of the pro-Second Amendment proposal.
87th LegislatureState SenateAgriculture Commissioner Sid Miller Sues Lt. Governor Over Texas Senate COVID-19 Testing Mandate
Daniel FriendMarch 23, 2021
The lawsuit argues that the mandatory testing to access the Senate gallery and committee hearings violates constitutional provision for the chamber to “be open” during session.
87th LegislatureState HouseState SenateAimed at Austin’s Homelessness, Texas Legislature Poised to Ban Public Camping
Brad JohnsonMarch 15, 2021
Since Austin officials have maintained their commitment to the homeless public camping and laying ordinance, the legislature is now taking a crack at its prohibition.
87th LegislatureElections 2020State SenateSlate of Election Security Bills Introduced by Texas Senate Republicans
Brad JohnsonMarch 9, 2021
In response to last year's election, Republicans in the Texas Senate have introduced legislation aimed at securing and expediting elections.