FederalGunsJudicialTexas Withdraws Challenge to Federal Court Decision Allowing Adults Under 21 to Carry Handguns
Texans 18 to 20 years of age will be allowed to carry handguns after State of Texas withdrew its appeal of a federal court’s ruling.
Texans 18 to 20 years of age will be allowed to carry handguns after State of Texas withdrew its appeal of a federal court’s ruling.
Gutierrez has called for a law banning “mass assault weapons” and filed a bill to compensate victims of the Robb Elementary School shooting.
Gutierrez condemned the response by law enforcement during the shooting, which has also been criticized by the director of the state police.
A federal judge allowed a lawsuit that seeks to exempt Texas-made firearms suppressors from federal registration requirements to move forward.
The legislation included billions of dollars in appropriations to improve school safety and mental health services.
Chief Pete Arredondo has faced withering criticism from elected officials and state police as they investigate his response to the shooting.
Cornyn and his colleagues crafted the bill in response to recent mass shootings, including at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde.
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.
A prominent Democrat in the Texas House lashed out at Gov. Greg Abbott after the governor tweeted about Rittenhouse’s acquittal.
Through his attorney, Sgt. Daniel Perry asserts that he was acting in self-defense when he shot and killed Garrett Foster.