FederalGunsTexas Joins Suit Against Biden Administration Over ‘Ghost Gun’ ATF Rule
Brad JohnsonJuly 28, 2022
The new rule goes into effect in late August while Texas and other states hope a victory in court prevents it from becoming effective.
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87th LegislatureCivil SocietyEducationElections 2022GunsImmigration & BorderIssuesState HouseTaxes & SpendingSoutheast Texas School Board President Seeks to Challenge Rep. Ernest Bailes From the Right
Hayden SparksFebruary 14, 2022
Janis Holt is one of the Republican candidates running against Rep. Ernest Bailes in a redrawn East Texas House district.
87th LegislatureGunsState HouseState SenateHow Constitutional Carry Made Its Way Through the Texas Legislature
Daniel FriendJune 28, 2021
A perfect storm of factors blew together for the Texas Legislature to pass the hallmark pro-Second Amendment legislation.
87th LegislatureGunsState HouseState SenateGov. Abbott Signs Second Amendment Sanctuary, Hotel Carry, Constitutional Carry Bills at Alamo Ceremony
Daniel FriendJune 17, 2021
Several new pro-Second Amendment bills including constitutional carry and making Texas a “Second Amendment sanctuary” will go into effect in September.
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.
Civil SocietyGunsIssuesTexas Gun Sales, Background Checks Remain High Throughout April
Daniel FriendMay 6, 2020
Based on April's background check data, gun sales in Texas remained high as nearly twice as many checks were conducted than during April of last year.
GunsLocal NewsStatewide NewsEllis County Becomes Latest ‘Second Amendment Sanctuary’
Daniel FriendNovember 6, 2019
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."
86th LegislatureElections 2020GunsImmigration & BorderIssuesLocal NewsTaxes & SpendingTradeFredericksburg Tea Party Energized for 2020, Invigorated by Border Security and Gun Rights
Brad JohnsonSeptember 23, 2019
The Saturday night gathering celebrated a decade of activism as one of Texas' most active and influential Tea Party groups.
IssuesStatewide NewsGun Owners of America Rally While Texas Safety Commission Meets in Austin
Daniel FriendAugust 23, 2019
Governor Abbott’s Texas Safety Commission met for the first time on Thursday in response to the El Paso shooting, but some gun rights advocates are concerned that the meetings will lead to unwarranted Second Amendment restrictions.
IssuesLocal NewsDemocratic Commissioners Declare Texas County “Second Amendment Sanctuary”
Daniel FriendJuly 10, 2019
The Presidio County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to pass a resolution submitted by residents declaring the county a "Second Amendment sanctuary."