The wave of Texas counties passing resolutions to become Second Amendment "sanctuaries" continues while Collin County commissioners passed a resolution reaffirming their constitutional oath.
The county's move continues the trend of pushing back against gun control chatter from lawmakers and political figures in both parties.
The Harris County Commissioners Court, despite constituent opposition, passed a resolution Tuesday calling for universal background checks.
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.
Republican state representatives Tom Oliverson and Valoree Swanson fielded questions on gun control and the Speaker controversy in Tomball last night.
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.
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.
An analysis of major gun control measures pushed by Texas politicians shows that they would have very little effect in preventing further massacres.
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.
