88th LegislatureGunsState HouseStatewide NewsNew Texas House ‘Community Safety’ Committee to Take up All Firearms-Related Legislation
Matt StringerMarch 2, 2023
Speaker Dade Phelan has established the new committee to review all proposed gun laws.
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88th LegislatureCivil SocietyIssuesRepeal of Texas Marriage Amendment Among Bills Introduced by Dallas County Lawmakers
Hayden SparksFebruary 7, 2023
Texas recognizes same-sex marriage by order of the U.S. Supreme Court. However, the state’s marriage amendment remains on the books.
FederalGunsHealthcareIssuesTaxes & SpendingHere’s What’s in Sen. John Cornyn’s Gun Control Bill That Divided Republicans
Hayden SparksJuly 12, 2022
The legislation included billions of dollars in appropriations to improve school safety and mental health services.
FederalGunsIssuesCornyn’s Gun Reform Bill Supporting Background Checks, Closing ‘Boyfriend Loophole’ Passes Congress
Hayden SparksJune 24, 2022
Cornyn and his colleagues crafted the bill in response to recent mass shootings, including at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde.
AudioVoices of TexasSpecial Edition Podcast: Ted Cruz at the Texas GOP Convention
Daniel FriendJune 21, 2022
Sen. Ted Cruz talks with The Texan about gun control proposals, GOP congressional candidates in South Texas, and school choice.
87th LegislatureState HouseSpeaker Phelan Backs $50 Million Bulletproof Shields Expense Among Other Proposals
Brad JohnsonJune 13, 2022
The Texas legislature is now primed to approve over $150 million in funding for a variety of school shooting-related measures before students return in the fall.
FederalGunsCornyn Announces Bipartisan Senate Deal on Gun Regulations, ‘Mental Health’
Daniel FriendJune 13, 2022
The senior senator from Texas announced an agreement to bolster state “red flag” laws and fund a variety of “mental health” programs.
87th LegislatureGunsState HouseState SenateState Lawmakers Respond to Abbott’s Call for Special Committees to Address School Safety, Mass Violence
Daniel FriendJune 2, 2022
Speaker Phelan and Lt. Gov. Patrick respond to the governor’s call for new committees to address the tragedy in Uvalde.
GunsAllen West Accepts Draft Campaign Bid to Lead National Rifle Association
Daniel FriendMay 10, 2022
Allen West says he will consent to the nomination of a draft campaign to lead the National Rifle Association.
GunsTexas License to Carry Applications Down From Pandemic Highs, on Par for Preceding Years
Daniel FriendMay 3, 2022
Carry permit applications are down from the record highs in the pandemic, but remain about as high as in 2018 and 2019.
FederalGunsCruz Files Resolution to Challenge New Biden Administration Gun Regulations
Daniel FriendApril 29, 2022
Sen. Cruz filed legislation in an attempt to block new regulations expanding the definition of a firearm and recordkeeping requirements.
FederalGunsBiden Administration Finalizes New Gun Records Rule Opposed by Texas Lawmakers
Daniel FriendApril 11, 2022
The new ATF rule will lead to the expansion of the agency’s extensive database of gun transfer records.