The legislation included billions of dollars in appropriations to improve school safety and mental health services.
Cornyn and his colleagues crafted the bill in response to recent mass shootings, including at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde.
Sen. Ted Cruz talks with The Texan about gun control proposals, GOP congressional candidates in South Texas, and school choice.
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.
The senior senator from Texas announced an agreement to bolster state “red flag” laws and fund a variety of “mental health” programs.
Speaker Phelan and Lt. Gov. Patrick respond to the governor’s call for new committees to address the tragedy in Uvalde.
Allen West says he will consent to the nomination of a draft campaign to lead the National Rifle Association.
Carry permit applications are down from the record highs in the pandemic, but remain about as high as in 2018 and 2019.
Sen. Cruz filed legislation in an attempt to block new regulations expanding the definition of a firearm and recordkeeping requirements.
The new ATF rule will lead to the expansion of the agency’s extensive database of gun transfer records.
Gun sales and carry permit applications ticked back up after seeing a lull in January and February, but remain lower than last year.
Background checks for gun sales are holding steady above the pre-pandemic levels, while carry permit applications have declined.
