GunsIssuesStatewide NewsSecond Amendment Sanctuary Wave in Texas Steadily Continuing
Daniel FriendFebruary 17, 2020
The total number of counties in Texas to pass pro-Second Amendment resolutions is now at least 64.
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GunsStatewide NewsTexas Counties Passing Pro-Second Amendment Resolutions Surpasses 50, Some Avoiding “Sanctuary” Language
Daniel FriendJanuary 16, 2020
The number of counties in Texas to pass pro-Second Amendment resolutions is now over fifty, but some are beginning to avoid the label of "sanctuary."
Immigration & BorderIssuesLocal NewsHarris County Releases Illegal Immigrant DWI Suspect Slated for Deportation to Honduras
Holly HansenJanuary 9, 2020
An illegal immigrant suspect arrested for driving while intoxicated and slated for deportation to Honduras was released by Harris County the next day on $100 bond.
GunsLocal NewsStatewide NewsDenton County Declares Itself “Bill of Rights Protected County” in Wake of Second Amendment Sanctuary Wave
Daniel FriendDecember 18, 2019
In the wake of the “Second Amendment sanctuary” movement, Denton County passed a resolution declaring its support of the Second Amendment and all rights protected under the Constitution.
GunsStatewide NewsFive More Texas Counties Pass ‘Second Amendment Sanctuary’ Resolutions
Daniel FriendDecember 9, 2019
Five more counties in Texas have passed "Second Amendment sanctuary" resolutions stating that they will not enforce unconstitutional firearm restrictions.
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.
GunsLocal NewsStatewide NewsKaufman, Palo Pinto, and Stephens Counties Become “Second Amendment Sanctuaries”
Daniel FriendNovember 13, 2019
With Kaufman, Palo Pinto, and Stephens counties passing resolutions to become "Second Amendment sanctuaries," the total number of such counties in Texas grows to eleven.
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."
GunsLocal NewsStatewide NewsSmith County Becomes Seventh “Second Amendment Sanctuary County” in Texas
Daniel FriendOctober 29, 2019
In a 4-1 decision, the East Texas county voted to become a "Second Amendment sanctuary" and not enforce any new gun laws found to violate the U.S. and Texas constitutions.
GunsIssuesLocal NewsParker County Joins Growing List of “Second Amendment Sanctuary Counties” in Texas
Daniel FriendOctober 28, 2019
After neighboring Hood County became a "Second Amendment sanctuary," the Parker County Commissioners' Court unanimously adopted a similar resolution to oppose unconstitutional firearm restrictions.
GunsIssuesStatewide NewsSheriff Leads Charge for Hood County to Become Fifth ‘Second Amendment Sanctuary’ in Texas
Daniel FriendOctober 10, 2019
Hood County has become the fifth Texas county to pass a resolution promising to not enforce any state or federal gun laws that are seen as unconstitutional.