A “Second Amendment sanctuary” bill was approved by the Texas House State Affairs Committee, marking another step on its the way to becoming a law.
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The Brady PAC will be maxing out federal contribution limits for Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher for her support of gun control measures.
In 2018, Brady PAC won 88 percent of its federal races. One of those they lost was against Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX-21). This year, the pro-gun control group hopes Wendy Davis can pull it off.
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 Harris County Commissioners Court, despite constituent opposition, passed a resolution Tuesday calling for universal background checks.
Hegar currently leads in fundraising and polls in the Senate Democratic primary race to challenge U.S. Senator John Cornyn.
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.
Republican state representatives Tom Oliverson and Valoree Swanson fielded questions on gun control and the Speaker controversy in Tomball last night.
Despite universal opposition to expanded background checks from the Texas GOP, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick continued to call for consideration of the policy in a series of radio interviews on Monday.
A proposal to expand background checks was reportedly circulated by the attorney general and the White House legislative director, but White House officials deny the plan originated with them.
Democrats took the stage in Houston last night for the third debate as candidates sparred over healthcare and immigration.
Ahead of tomorrow's Democratic debate, polling shows Warren is trending upwards in the Democratic primary, gaining some ground on frontrunner Joe Biden.
An analysis of major gun control measures pushed by Texas politicians shows that they would have very little effect in preventing further massacres.
After the recent mass shootings, state and federal Democrats are openly embracing gun control measures as Republicans look for alternative proposals to prevent future atrocities.
Crenshaw is one of several high-profile Texas congressional members holding town halls over August. He tackled multiple hot button topics Wednesday night in Houston.
