Gun rights advocates are suing over an administrative rule that criminalizes possession of millions of commonly used firearms equipped with pistol braces.
Gutierrez has called for a law banning “mass assault weapons” and filed a bill to compensate victims of the Robb Elementary School shooting.
Cornyn also faced backlash among staunch conservatives for his bipartisan appropriations bill that included limited gun control measures.
Gutierrez condemned the response by law enforcement during the shooting, which has also been criticized by the director of the state police.
Chief Pete Arredondo has faced withering criticism from elected officials and state police as they investigate his response to the shooting.
Republican delegates jeered Sen. John Cornyn in Houston last week as he worked on legislation with Democrats to reform U.S. gun laws.
The Austin City Council is set to meet on Thursday and consider a wide array of proposals.
After the shocking tragedy in Uvalde, gun policy has become even more of a foil in the Texas gubernatorial race.
Democrats have called for additional restrictions on firearms after the shooting deaths of 19 schoolchildren and two teachers in Uvalde.
After months of speculation and hints at a potential campaign, the actor opted against running for governor of Texas.
Through his attorney, Sgt. Daniel Perry asserts that he was acting in self-defense when he shot and killed Garrett Foster.
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia highlighted the impact that the “defund the police” movement has had on public safety.
