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.
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87th LegislatureGunsState HouseState SenateDemocrats Propose Red Flag Laws, Other Restrictions on Gun Possessions
Daniel FriendFebruary 9, 2021
Once considered by Republicans like Gov. Greg Abbott and Rep. Dan Crenshaw, Democrats continue to push for “red flag” laws in Texas.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020FederalGunsBrady PAC to Support Wendy Davis in TX-21 Race Against Chip Roy
Brad JohnsonFebruary 10, 2020
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.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020FederalIssuesGrapevine Forum Highlights Republican Candidates Seeking to Replace Retiring Rep. Kenny Marchant
Charity NicholsonFebruary 5, 2020
Five GOP candidates are competing in the open primary to replace retiring Rep. Kenny Marchant (R-TX-24) in this suburban-heavy district between Fort Worth and Dallas.
GunsStatewide News‘Second Amendment Sanctuary’ Wave Continues to Roll Across Texas
Daniel FriendDecember 5, 2019
The number of Second Amendment "sanctuaries" in Texas is now over twenty. Here's a look at the background of the movement and the efficacy of the resolutions.
GunsLocal NewsStatewide NewsMore Counties Pass “Second Amendment Sanctuary” Resolutions, Collin County Reaffirms Constitutional Oath
Daniel FriendNovember 26, 2019
The wave of Texas counties passing resolutions to become Second Amendment "sanctuaries" continues while Collin County commissioners passed a resolution reaffirming their constitutional oath.
GunsIssuesLocal NewsStatewide NewsMontgomery County Adopts “Gun Sanctuary” Resolution, Pro-Second Amendment Wave Continues Across Texas
Holly HansenNovember 19, 2019
The county's move continues the trend of pushing back against gun control chatter from lawmakers and political figures in both parties.
FederalGunsIssuesSenator Cornyn Introduces RESPONSE Act Legislation to Crackdown on Unlicensed Gun Dealers
Brad JohnsonOctober 24, 2019
The legislation from Cornyn encourages internet service providers to share information with law enforcement and also expedites the death penalty for international and domestic terrorism cases.
Elections 2020FederalGunsHealthcareStatewide NewsTaxes & SpendingWarren Emerges as Front-Runner in Fourth Democratic Debate, O’Rourke and Castro Fail to Stand Out
Sarah McConnellOctober 16, 2019
The fourth Democratic debate left little doubt of Elizabeth Warren's front-runner status as Texas candidates O'Rourke and Castro struggle to keep up.
86th LegislatureEducationElections 2020GunsState SenateTaxes & SpendingSenator Pete Flores’ Quiet ‘Regular Guy’ Approach Resonates on District Tour
Brad JohnsonOctober 11, 2019
Flores, who won a surprise special election last year, holds the most pivotal seat for Texas Senate Republicans going into 2020.
86th LegislatureGunsIssuesLocal NewsStatewide NewsState Reps Oliverson and Swanson Talk Gun Control, Speaker Controversy at Tomball Town Hall
Holly HansenOctober 1, 2019
Republican state representatives Tom Oliverson and Valoree Swanson fielded questions on gun control and the Speaker controversy in Tomball last night.
IssuesStatewide NewsRed Flag Laws, Enhanced Background Checks Unanimously Condemned in Texas GOP Resolutions
Daniel FriendSeptember 16, 2019
The 62-member State Republican Executive Committee affirmed a resolution unanimously opposing red flag laws and enhanced background checks in a message to party leaders.