FederalGunsGun Background Check Discussions Between John Cornyn and Senate Democrat Dissolves
Daniel FriendJune 11, 2021
The “quiet conversations” on background checks between the Texas Republican and a Connecticut Democrat have reportedly ended.
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87th LegislatureGunsState HouseState SenateHere’s a List of the Gun Bills Approved by the 87th Texas Legislature
Daniel FriendJune 9, 2021
In addition to constitutional carry, the Texas legislature passed a number of gun-related bills.
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.
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.
GunsIssuesLocal NewsHarris County Officials Call for Universal Background Checks in Texas, Cite Lt. Governor Patrick
Holly HansenNovember 13, 2019
The Harris County Commissioners Court, despite constituent opposition, passed a resolution Tuesday calling for universal background checks.
GunsIssuesLocal NewsHarris County Commissioner, Citing Lt. Governor Patrick, Requests Resolution to Support Expanded Background Checks
Daniel FriendOctober 31, 2019
Although the resolution requested by Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia to support so-called "universal background checks" was not placed on the agenda this week, it could be brought up at a later meeting.
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.
GunsIssuesState SenateStatewide NewsLt. Gov. Dan Patrick Doubles Down on Expanded Background Checks Amidst Opposition from Texas GOP
Daniel FriendSeptember 24, 2019
Despite universal opposition to expanded background checks from the Texas GOP, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick continued to call for consideration of the policy in a series of radio interviews on Monday.
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.
FederalIssuesStatewide NewsFuture Mass Shootings Unlikely to be Prevented by Texas Gun Control Proposals, Data Shows
Daniel FriendSeptember 10, 2019
An analysis of major gun control measures pushed by Texas politicians shows that they would have very little effect in preventing further massacres.
FederalIssuesStatewide NewsGun Control Proposals Take Center Stage in Wake of Odessa and El Paso Mass Murders
Daniel FriendSeptember 5, 2019
After the recent mass shootings, state and federal Democrats are openly embracing gun control measures as Republicans look for alternative proposals to prevent future atrocities.