AudioWeekly Roundup Podcast: Sex Change for Minors, Property Taxes, Cruz vs. the MLB
Michelle ArledgeApril 16, 2021
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87th LegislatureGunsState HouseTexas House Approves Constitutional Carry, Bill to Be Sent to Senate
Daniel FriendApril 15, 2021
A bill to enact “constitutional carry” in Texas, which would allow individuals 21 years or older to carry a handgun in public without a permit, was approved by the state House.
87th LegislatureGunsState SenateTexas Senate Committee Advances Slate of Gun Bills, Constitutional Carry Not Included
Daniel FriendApril 9, 2021
Though not including constitutional carry, the hallmark proposal of gun rights advocates, a Senate committee has approved a slate of pro-gun bills.
AudioWeekly Roundup Podcast: Second Amendment Sanctuary, Vaccine Passports, and Election Integrity Legislation
Michelle ArledgeApril 9, 2021
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AudioWeekly Roundup Podcast: Constitutional Carry, Police Defunding, Homeless Camping Ban
Michelle ArledgeApril 2, 2021
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.
87th LegislatureGunsConstitutional Carry Gets Marathon Hearing in Texas House Committee
Daniel FriendMarch 26, 2021
The Homeland Security Committee heard testimony from hundreds of witnesses on several constitutional carry bills late into the night, finally gaveling out at 5:39 a.m. on Friday morning.
The Back MicThe Back Mic: Straus Hints at Future Campaign, Texas GOP Priorities Make Progress, Paxton Lobbies Against Budget Cuts
Brad JohnsonMarch 26, 2021
This week — a look at Texas politics this week as committee hearings rapidly heated up.
87th LegislatureGunsConstitutional Carry, 2nd Amendment Sanctuary, and Anti-Red Flag Laws: A Look at Pro-Gun Bills in Texas
Daniel FriendJanuary 29, 2021
Here is a detailed look at the pro-gun bills that members of the Texas House and Senate have filed so far this session.
87th LegislatureState HouseConstitutional Carry, Heartbeat Bill, Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Ban Among Texas Freedom Caucus’ Legislative Priorities
Brad JohnsonJanuary 27, 2021
The caucus laid out its priorities for this session which include emergency powers reform, a prohibition against hormone therapy for minors, and election integrity.
Civil SocietyElections 2020GunsConstitutional Carry Will See Some Republican Opposition, Liberal Support, Says Bill Author
Isaiah MitchellAugust 26, 2020
State Rep. Kyle Biedermann, wary of House leadership, thinks his constitutional carry bill could attract some liberal support amid civil unrest.
EducationElections 2020GunsHealthcareImmigration & BorderState HouseTaxes & SpendingCandidates Stake Out Their Priorities in Heated GOP Primary to Replace Freedom Caucus Leader Mike Lang
Brad JohnsonFebruary 19, 2020
The Texan spoke with GOP candidates looking to replace Mike Lang in the Texas House. Here's what their top policy priorities will be should they be elected.
86th LegislatureState HouseVIDEO: The Bonnen-McNutt Constitutional Carry Saga Isn’t Over
Brad JohnsonApril 23, 2019
New details continue to emerge regarding Speaker Bonnen's feud with constitutional carry activist Chris McNutt.