Texas | June 25, 2021
Texas Joins Multistate Coalition Seeking to Axe California’s ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban
Texas | June 25, 2021
Texas has joined a multistate coalition challenging California’s so-called “assault weapons” ban, which remains in effect after an appeals court put on hold a judge’s ruling that the Roberti-Roos Assault Weapons Control Act of 1989 (AWCA) violates the Second Amendment.
Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney General, said in a press release that the Lone Star state had joined 21 other states in a legal brief (pdf) in the case of Miller v. Bonta, demanding that the San Francisco-based U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit uphold a lower court decision to strike down a ban on what California describes as illegal military-style rifles….
(Excerpts from the Epoch times)
Texas | June 23, 2021
State Legislature Exempts Texas-Made Suppressors From Federal Gun Laws
Texas | June 23, 2021
To skirt the commerce clause of the U.S. Constitution, the bill would free suppressors made in Texas from federal regulation…
(Excerpts from The Texan)
Texas | May 27, 2021
Texas set to allow residents to carry handguns without a license
Texas | May 27, 2021
Texas is set to remove one of its last major gun restrictions and allow residents to carry handguns without a license and the background check and training that go with it.
The GOP-lede Senate passed a bill Monday that if enacted would make such changes. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to sign the bill, despite previously voicing concerns, according to the Associated Press.
The bill has prompted backlash from law enforcement groups that are worried about removing background checks and safety courses from carrying requirements posing a danger.
“Every police officer in Texas supports the right of our citizens to arm themselves,” Mike Mata, president of the Dallas Police Association, said in April before the legislation was passed, according to an NBC Texas affiliate. “For the safety of Texas residents, we want to make sure everyone who carries a firearm is well trained, follow basic gun safety measures and understand the importance of responsible gun usage.”..
(Excerpts from Just the News)
Texas | May 7, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott sends clear signals on some conservative priorities
Texas | May 7, 2021
Late last month, Gov. Greg Abbott called in to a friendly radio host apparently intent on making news.
“I’m told by your press office this is the first public statement on your position on ‘constitutional carry,'” WBAP’s Rick Roberts told Abbott before asking him about the proposal, which the state House had passed days earlier in a long-sought breakthrough for gun-rights activists.
Abbott did not hesitate, telling Roberts that he supported “constitutional carry” — an idea to allow permitless carry of handguns — and promising to sign the legislation if it reached his desk…
(Excerpts from Texas Tribune)
Texas | May 7, 2021
Bill Allowing Permitless Carry of Handguns Passes Texas Senate
Texas | May 7, 2021
Yesterday, the Texas Senate passed HB 1927, which would allow Texas residents 21 and older that are not “otherwise prohibited by state or federal law” to carry a handgun without a permit. The bill cleared the Texas Senate 18-13 and had already cleared the Texas House on April 16 by a margin of 84-56. Multiple changes were made to the version of the bill that the Senate signed, so it’s been sent back to the House.
Texas | May 6, 2021
Texas Senate Passes Permitless Gun Carry Bill
Texas | May 6, 2021
The Texas Senate on Wednesday approved a bill that would allow eligible residents 21 years and older to carry a handgun openly or concealed without a permit, also known as constitutional carry.
House Bill 1927 passed the Republican-led Senate in an 18-13 vote following a lengthy debate and will now head back to the House to debate amendments and settle differences between the two chambers’ versions. The House had passed the measure in mid-April.
Gov. Greg Abbott has previously signaled that he is supportive of such a bill and told WBAP’s Rick Roberts last week that he was willing to sign such a measure.
“Once the Senate passes it out, the House and Senate will convene and work out any differences and get it to my desk and I’ll be signing it,” Abbott said.
Under current Texas law, residents are required to obtain a permit to carry handguns. To obtain the permit, applicants must complete classroom training, pass a written exam, submit fingerprints, and pass a proficiency demonstration…
(Excerpts from The Epoch Times)