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His quiet persistence, wisdom helped shape Houston’s future Houston Chronicle Staff 05/15/2024 1 TX bill Green, Al; Lawson, William 'Bill'; Obituaries
How gun safety lessons are saving Texas hunters Dallas Morning News Editorial 04/01/2024 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Gun safety; Hunting; Parks and Wildlife, Texas Department of
San Antonio police message to gun owners: Don’t leave firearms in your car San Antonio Express News Zavala, E. 12/27/2023 1 TX bill Gun safety; San Antonio Police Department
Killing spree punctuates year dominated by gun violence San Antonio Express News Editorial 12/10/2023 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Bail; Bernal, Diego; Family violence; Gun laws; Gun violence; Shootings; State comparisons
'He had a pistol and a gun': Man seen with firearms near schools frightens Austin parents Austin American Statesman Heath, K. 12/09/2023 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Austin Independent School District; Eckhardt, Sarah; Guns; Open carry; Private schools; School safety
Texans do not need a license to carry, but some still want one San Antonio Express News Schneid, R. 08/20/2023 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Constitutional carry; Gun licensing; Gun safety
Gun and abortion laws have made Texas a woman’s nightmare Fort Worth Star-Telegram Attiah, K. 05/20/2023 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Family violence; Maternal mortality; Out-of-state abortions; Pro-choice position (Abortion); Shootings
Allen massacre has many wondering: Why are gun control laws a non-starter in Texas? Dallas Morning News Jeffers Jr., G. 05/11/2023 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Age (Law); Allen, Texas; Conservatives (Politics); Cornyn, John; Gun control; Gun violence; Gutierrez, Roland; Harless, E. Sam; Holland, Justin; Mental health services; Shootings
Censure Gonzales? Sorry, Texas GOP, he’s not the problem San Antonio Express News Editorial 03/04/2023 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Censure; Gonzales, Tony; Republican Party of Texas
Gov. Abbott says school hardening measures could be funded with state's budget surplus Austin American Statesman Griswold, N. 03/01/2023 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Children's mental health; Gun sales and purchases; Gutierrez, Roland; Phelan, Dade; School safety; State budget surpluses; Telemedicine; Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine; Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium
2023 Texas Legislature: $27 billion surplus raises stakes for Republicans Houston Chronicle Scherer, J. 01/09/2023 1 TX bill Miller, Bill; Oliverson, Tom; Partisanship; Patrick, Dan; Phelan, Dade; Rinaldi, Matt; Slaton, Bryan; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; State budget surpluses; Tinderholt, Tony; Walle, Armando
Texas drops its defense of a law that bans young adults from carrying handguns in public Dallas Morning News Morris, A. 12/22/2022 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Age (Law); Gun laws; Gun lawsuits; Pittman, Mark
The number of Houston kids killed by gun violence is rising, data shows, reflecting a national crisis Houston Chronicle Bauman, A. 11/20/2022 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Child safety; Gun storage; Gun suicide; Gun violence; Homicide
THERE HAVE BEEN SIX MASS SHOOTINGS IN TEXAS ON GOV. ABBOTT’S WATCH: What has he done about them? Austin American Statesman Moritz, J. 10/23/2022 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Gubernatorial campaigns; Gun control; House Investigative Committee on the Robb Elementary Shooting; Law enforcement; Mental health services; O'Rourke, Beto; School shootings; Shootings; Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District
A year after Texas deregulated carrying of handguns – are we safer? Wichita Falls Record News Brauer, A. 10/16/2022 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Constitutional carry; Gun control
Texas fights to keep law banning young adults from carrying handguns in public Dallas Morning News Morris, A. 09/27/2022 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Age (Law); Gun laws; Gun lawsuits; Pittman, Mark
Politifact: Abbott wrong about age limits in gun laws Austin American Statesman Mizan, N. 09/18/2022 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Age (Law); Gun control; Misinformation; Political fact-checking
Harris County to spend $1 million on gun buyback events, distributing up to 4,000 gift cards Houston Chronicle Rice, J. 09/15/2022 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) American Rescue Plan Act; Constitutional carry; Gun sales and purchases; Gun violence; Harris County; Texas Municipal Police Association
Federal judge says Texas can’t ban 18- to 20-year-olds from carrying handguns Fort Worth Star-Telegram Melhado, W. 08/27/2022 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Age (Law); Gun laws; Gun lawsuits; Pittman, Mark
Ruling slashes Texas’ handgun age to 18 San Antonio Express News Bleiberg, J. 08/27/2022 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Age (Law); Gun laws; Gun lawsuits; Pittman, Mark
Local lawmakers share insights from 2021 legislative session as they look forward to 2023 McAllen Monitor Arevalo, D. 08/25/2022 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Abortion; Conservatives (Politics); Gun control; Health care; Hinojosa, Juan 'Chuy'; Longoria, Oscar, Jr.; Martinez, Armando 'Mando'; Smith, Evan
Uvalde City Council, school board ask lawmakers in Austin to change Texas gun laws San Antonio Express News Christenson, S. 07/28/2022 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Gun control; Harrell, Hal; McLaughlin, Don, Jr.; Police officers; School boards; School shootings; Special session potential topics; Uvalde City Council; Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District
Fact check: Can Texans once deemed ‘too dangerous’ now carry loaded guns in public? Houston Chronicle Mizan, N. 07/25/2022 1 TX bill Constitutional carry; Gun licensing; O'Rourke, Beto; Political fact-checking
Potential mass shooter or 'gun-loving Texan'? Gun laws complicate Galleria incident Houston Chronicle Hensley, N. 07/16/2022 1 TX bill Crime prevention; Houston Police Department; Open carry; Penalties and sentences (Criminal justice); Police officers
’91 shooting still stirs gun debate Dallas Morning News Jeffers Jr., G. 07/11/2022 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Concealed weapons; Gun control; Gun safety; Hupp, Suzanna Gratia; School safety; Shootings
Time for leaders to follow the will of the people, not the gun lobby Austin American Statesman Johnson, L. 07/10/2022 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Gun violence; Johnson, Luci Baines
Can ‘dangerous’ Texans carry loaded gun? Austin American Statesman Mizan, N. 07/10/2022 1 TX bill Abbott, Greg; Constitutional carry; Gun licensing; O'Rourke, Beto; Political fact-checking
Majority of Texas voters want tighter gun control laws, a statewide poll finds San Antonio Express News Scherer, J. 07/07/2022 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Gun control; Public opinion polls
Uvalde victim’s sister pleads for gun safety measures Fort Worth Star-Telegram Stengle, J. 06/24/2022 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Gun control; Law enforcement; School shootings; School violence; Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District
Ensnared by history, Supreme Court ignores current nightmare of gun violence Houston Chronicle Editorial 06/24/2022 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Gun control; Gun violence; New York; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.
Texas Democrats call for more gun sales oversight, red-flag laws in response to Uvalde massacre Houston Chronicle Scherer, J. 06/24/2022 1 TX bill 6 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Gun control; House Democratic Caucus, Texas; Paxton, Ken; Red flag laws; School shootings; Special session potential topics; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Turner, Chris
High court overturns N.Y. gun policy Houston Chronicle Liptak, A. 06/24/2022 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Concealed weapons; New York; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.
Long ago, Texans weren’t allowed to own pistols without a judge’s approval Dallas Morning News Torralva, K. 06/21/2022 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Gun control; Gun laws; Texas history
Poll: Majority in Dallas back more gun control Dallas Morning News Landers, J. 06/13/2022 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Gun control; Gun violence; Public opinion polls; School safety; Special session potential topics
March for Our Lives draws hundreds calling for gun control to downtown Dallas Dallas Morning News Landers, J. 06/12/2022 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Gun control; O'Rourke, Beto; Public demonstrations
Abbott takes a do-nothing approach to mass shootings San Antonio Express News Bernal, D. 06/10/2022 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Bernal, Diego; Gun control; Gun violence; Mental health services
At White House, Uvalde’s Matthew McConaughey makes impassioned plea on gun laws Dallas Morning News Gillman, T. 06/08/2022 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Cornyn, John; Gun control; Gun violence; McConaughey, Matthew; School shootings
We must address the obvious: Guns are just too easy to get Austin American Statesman Goodwin, V. 06/05/2022 1 TX bill Goodwin, Vikki; Gun control; Gun violence
A gun and a prayer: How the far right took control of Texas’ response to mass shootings Austin American Statesman Klibanoff, E. 06/05/2022 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Concealed weapons; Gun control; Gun laws; Gun violence; Howard, Donna; Hupp, Suzanna Gratia; National Rifle Association; Patrick, Dan; Paxton, Ken; Religion; Schaefer, Matt
Texas’ lax gun laws set it apart Dallas Morning News Krause, K. 06/05/2022 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Gun control; Gun laws; Gun safety; Gun violence; National Rifle Association; School shootings; State comparisons
Others share in Uvalde’s suffering Dallas Morning News Corchado, A. 06/05/2022 1 TX bill El Paso, Texas; Gun violence; Samaniego, Ricardo A.; School shootings; Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District; Uvalde, Texas
Some Texas GOP donors urge Congress to act on gun control measures like red flag laws, expanded background checks Dallas Morning News Klibanoff, E. 06/05/2022 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Citizen political participation; Cornyn, John; Cruz, Ted; Gun control; Republicans
Seliger on CNN: There's a role for the legislature to play; we make the laws Midland Reporter Telegram Doreen, S. 06/04/2022 1 TX bill School shootings; Seliger, Kel; Sparks, Kevin; Special session potential topics
Enough thoughts and prayers. Abbott must call a special session to address gun violence. Houston Chronicle Editorial 06/01/2022 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Constitutional carry; Gun control; Gutierrez, Roland; Patrick, Dan; Special session potential topics
O’Rourke bets Uvalde shooting shakes up Texas governor’s race Fort Worth Star-Telegram Weissert, W. 05/31/2022 1 TX bill Abbott, Greg; Gubernatorial campaigns; Gun control; O'Rourke, Beto; Patterson, Jerry
A horror we won’t accept San Antonio Express News Editorial 05/29/2022 1 TX bill Cruz, Ted; Gun control; Gun safety; Paxton, Ken; School shootings; Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District
Tragedy in Uvalde sparks a familiar debate: Are guns the problem, or the solution? Austin American Statesman Lindell, C. 05/27/2022 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Bernal, Diego; Cruz, Ted; Gun control; National Rifle Association; Patrick, Dan; Paxton, Ken; Red flag laws; School shootings
Two ways to make Texas safer Dallas Morning News DeMatthews, D. 05/27/2022 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Gun control; Gun violence; Patrick, Dan
Beto O'Rourke explains why he confronted Gov. Greg Abbott over Uvalde school mass shooting El Paso Times Jackson, A. 05/27/2022 1 TX bill Abbott, Greg; Gun control; Gun laws; O'Rourke, Beto; School shootings
O’Rourke confronts Abbott in Uvalde: ‘It’s on you until you choose to do something’ Fort Worth Star-Telegram Ramirez, D. 05/27/2022 1 TX bill 7 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Gubernatorial campaigns; Gun control; Gun laws; Gun violence; National Rifle Association; O'Rourke, Beto
We can help prevent tragedies like Uvalde and still protect Texans’ gun rights. Here’s how Fort Worth Star-Telegram Russell, N. 05/27/2022 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Gun control; School shootings
Another school shooting. This time in Uvalde. How many more children must die? Austin American Statesman Editorial 05/26/2022 1 TX bill Abbott, Greg; Gun violence; Gutierrez, Roland; School shootings
Texas was supposed to make schools safer to stop another shooting like Uvalde Dallas Morning News Smith, C. 05/26/2022 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Gun control; Johnson, Nathan; Red flag laws; School safety; School shootings; Texas School Safety Center
Demand change, and end this nightmare San Antonio Express News Flores, S. 05/26/2022 1 TX bill Gun control; School shootings
Uvalde school shooting quickly renews gun laws debate in Texas Dallas Morning News McGaughy, L. 05/25/2022 1 TX bill Abbott, Greg; Anchía, Rafael; Constitutional carry; Cruz, Ted; Gun control; Gun laws; Gun violence; Howard, Donna; Menéndez, José; Paxton, Ken; Phelan, Dade; School shootings
Abbott says 'never again' after Uvalde school massacre. Don’t fall for it, Texans. Houston Chronicle Editorial 05/25/2022 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Gun control; Gun violence; National Rifle Association; Santa Fe, Texas; School shootings; State comparisons; Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District
101 teens dead: The crisis in Tarrant County killing our children by record numbers Fort Worth Star-Telegram Johnson, K. 05/01/2022 1 TX bill Gun violence; Homicide; Shootings; Tarrant County; Teenagers
I survived the Fort Hood mass shooting. Now I work to stop gun violence. Houston Chronicle Johnston, K. 04/02/2022 1 TX bill Fort Cavazos; Gun control; Gun violence; Shootings
First Daughter Ashley Biden speaks at gun violence town hall on TSU campus Houston Chronicle Umanzor, J. 03/09/2022 1 TX bill Gun violence; House, Millard, II; Lee, Sheila Jackson; Texas Southern University
Slain girl’s family calls for an end to gun violence Houston Chronicle Umanzor, J. 02/20/2022 1 TX bill Alvarado, Carol; Gun violence; Public demonstrations; Shootings
NRA comes to Gov. Greg Abbott's defense as gun-rights celebrities back a GOP rival Houston Chronicle Wallace, J. 02/18/2022 1 TX bill Abbott, Greg; Constitutional carry; Gubernatorial campaigns; National Rifle Association; Nugent, Ted; O'Rourke, Beto; West, Allen
9-year-old girl shot by robbery victim dies, Houston police say Houston Chronicle Hensley, N. 02/16/2022 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Robbery; Shootings; Turner, Sylvester
Handgun carry permits are still worth obtaining Beaumont Enterprise Editorial 01/24/2022 1 TX bill Constitutional carry; Gun licensing
Texas gun permit applications peaked in 2020, plummeted in 2021 San Antonio Express News Harris, C. 01/23/2022 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Constitutional carry; Gun licensing
Texas gun permit applications peaked in 2020, plummeted in 2021 Houston Chronicle Harris, C. 01/21/2022 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Constitutional carry; Gun licensing
In 2021, Texas politics took a sharp right turn Houston Chronicle Wallace, J. 01/02/2022 1 TX bill 87th Legislature; Abbott, Greg; Bettencourt, Paul; Republicans; Schaefer, Matt; West, Royce
Democrats should stick to their guns when it comes to firearm safety — even in Texas Houston Chronicle Grieder, E. 12/15/2021 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Constitutional carry; Gubernatorial campaigns; Gun control; O'Rourke, Beto
Guns out in public grow common Houston Chronicle Lee, M. 11/22/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Deadly force laws; Gun control; Wisconsin
Texas legislative nightmare finally ends San Antonio Express News Editorial 10/24/2021 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) 87th Legislature; Abbott, Greg; Patrick, Dan
Here is what you need to know about carrying a gun in Texas San Antonio Express News Fanning, T. 10/12/2021 1 TX bill Constitutional carry
Timberview shooting shows pulling a gun is a risky mistake, maybe also a costly one Fort Worth Star-Telegram Kennedy, B. 10/10/2021 1 TX bill Court costs and fees; Gun licensing; Gun violence
Can an 18-year-old have a gun in Texas? Here’s what to know after Timberview shooting Fort Worth Star-Telegram Dearman, E. 10/08/2021 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Gun laws; Mansfield Independent School District; School shootings
UT professor’s ‘genius’ grant will help her research Texas’ history of racial violence Dallas Morning News Olivares, V. 09/29/2021 1 TX bill Critical race theory; Hispanics or Latinos; Racial discrimination; Texas history; University faculty; University of Texas at Austin; University research
Texas politicians are thinking what they think their voters think they should think Longview News-Journal Ramsey, R. 09/28/2021 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Abortion; Audits; Constitutional carry; Election administration; Presidential Election 2020; Public opinion polls; Trump, Donald
The worst thing about three bad Texas laws Texarkana Gazette Crisp, J. 09/21/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Abortion; Constitutional carry; Election administration
Time for the Texas GOP to stop passing regressive legislation Corpus Christi Caller Times Bernard, J. 09/19/2021 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Abortion; Constitutional carry; Redistricting; Voting rights
Newly minted Texans laud big houses and barbecue, but new laws give pause Houston Chronicle Judkis, M. 09/19/2021 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Conservatives (Politics); Domestic migration
Police chief: Constitutional carry won't change MPD protocols Midland Reporter Telegram Randle, C. 09/18/2021 1 TX bill Constitutional carry; Midland, Texas; Police departments
Double standard on guns alleged Dallas Morning News Sparber, S. 09/09/2021 1 TX bill Constitutional carry; Texas State Capitol
Law allowing handguns in public is in effect Houston Chronicle Harris, C. 09/06/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Constitutional carry
Texas' new 'constitutional carry' law expected to spur more gun sales San Antonio Express News Iszler, M. 09/06/2021 1 TX bill Constitutional carry; Gun sales and purchases
Majority rules? Not in Texas. Not under Gov. Greg Abbott. Austin American Statesman Editorial 09/05/2021 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Approval ratings; Public opinion polls
Shame on Texas Austin American Statesman Pitts, L. 09/05/2021 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Abortion; Abortion lawsuits; Constitutional carry; Lawsuit reform
Authorities worry new Texas gun law will increase violence, lead to more gun thefts Fort Worth Star-Telegram Lozano, J. 09/05/2021 1 TX bill Constitutional carry; Shootings
Texas shows us what post-democracy America would look like Fort Worth Star-Telegram Milbank, D. 09/04/2021 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Abortion; Constitutional carry; Public opinion polls; Voting rights
New gun law has arts venues on edge Dallas Morning News Granberry, M. 09/02/2021 1 TX bill Arts organizations; Constitutional carry; Museums; Security measures
El Paso residents differ on wisdom of new gun law Dallas Morning News Lee, M. 09/02/2021 1 TX bill Constitutional carry; El Paso, Texas; Shootings
Permitless carry begins; safety is still a good idea Beaumont Enterprise Editorial 09/01/2021 1 TX bill Constitutional carry; Gun safety
Texas policies on COVID, guns, abortion and education not a good look Houston Chronicle Tomlinson, C. 09/01/2021 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic impact; Public health
Area law enforcement officials weigh in on constitutional carry law Lubbock Avalanche Journal Monte, G. 09/01/2021 1 TX bill Constitutional carry; Law enforcement
Texas' new gun law takes effect Wednesday Wichita Falls Record News Walker, L. 09/01/2021 1 TX bill Constitutional carry
Texas will soon become largest state so far to enact a 'constitutional carry' gun law San Antonio Express News Harris, C. 08/31/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Constitutional carry; Crime; Gun control; Gun violence; State comparisons
What to know about the new permitless carry Texas gun law going into effect Wednesday Abilene Reporter-News Gutschke, L. 08/29/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Constitutional carry; Gun laws; Gun licensing
Abortion restrictions, alcohol-to-go, critical race theory: These Texas laws go into effect Sept. 1 San Antonio Express News Fanning, T. 08/29/2021 1 TX bill 87th Legislature; Johnson, Ann
New handgun law raises safety concerns Austin American Statesman Perez-Moreno, H. 08/22/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Constitutional carry; Gun licensing; Law enforcement; Police chiefs; Public opinion polls; Texas Municipal Police Association
Constitutional carry in Texas an aim changer Texarkana Gazette Stone, J. 08/11/2021 1 TX bill Constitutional carry; Gun laws
‘We’re slow to act, and ... to learn’ Dallas Morning News Corchado, A. 08/01/2021 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; El Paso, Texas; Escobar, Veronica; Hate crimes; Racial discrimination; Shootings
'Even the Taliban oppose abortion': Texas state Rep. Matt Schaefer tweets reply to critic Austin American Statesman Quarshie, M. 07/27/2021 1 TX bill Abortion; Schaefer, Matt
The importance of constitutional carry Waxahachie Sun Little, T. 07/21/2021 1 TX bill Constitutional carry; Gun control
Armed ... and dangerous? East Texans have mixed opinions on constitutional carry law Lufkin Daily News Fraze, K. 07/17/2021 1 TX bill Constitutional carry
Bills enshrine violence against some Texans Bryan Eagle Editorial 07/08/2021 1 TX bill Constitutional carry; Critical race theory; Patriotism; Racial discrimination
Saenz weighs in on Texas’ new permitless carry gun policy Laredo Morning Times Ocampo, C. 07/05/2021 1 TX bill Abbott, Greg; Constitutional carry; Gun control; Saenz, Pete
Never forget why we celebrate Lufkin Daily News Ashby, T. 07/03/2021 1 TX bill Ashby, Trent; Constitutional carry
Here's what you need to know about Texas' permitless carry law set to take effect in September Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 06/24/2021 1 TX bill Constitutional carry
Local law enforcement ready for new Texas gun law Texarkana Gazette Dunn, L. 06/21/2021 1 TX bill Constitutional carry
Border residents fear more violence after ‘invasion’ rhetoric by Texas politicians Dallas Morning News Corchado, A. 06/19/2021 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Border barriers; Border issues; Constitutional carry; Escobar, Veronica; Gun control; Immigration enforcement; Racial discrimination; Shootings; Trump, Donald
Lt. Gov. Patrick addresses ERCOT's conserve energy notice while in Midland Midland Reporter Telegram Randle, C. 06/19/2021 1 TX bill Constitutional carry; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Energy conservation; Patrick, Dan
Gov. Greg Abbott signs bill to allow Texans to carry handguns without a permit Austin American Statesman Moritz, J. 06/18/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Constitutional carry; Gun control
Permitless carry law takes effect Sept. 1 in Texas after Gov. Abbott signs hotly contested gun legislation Dallas Morning News Morris, A. 06/18/2021 1 TX bill Abbott, Greg; Constitutional carry; Gun control; Gun laws; Moody, Joe; Patrick, Dan
People can carry handguns in Texas without training or license starting Sept. 1 Fort Worth Star-Telegram Dearman, E. 06/18/2021 1 TX bill Abbott, Greg; Constitutional carry; Gun control; O'Rourke, Beto; Police chiefs; Schaefer, Matt
Going ballistic McAllen Monitor Editorial 06/18/2021 1 TX bill Constitutional carry; Gun safety
Political Buzz: Hallisey apologizes, to some, for council outburst Galveston Daily News Ferguson, J. 06/17/2021 1 TX bill League City, Texas; Municipal government; Redistricting; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood); Texas Senate candidates
Gov. Abbott signs Rep. Schaefer's permitless carry bill into law Tyler Morning Telegraph Wellerman, Z. 06/17/2021 1 TX bill Abbott, Greg; Constitutional carry; Schaefer, Matt
After Austin mass shooting, Democrats call for gun control and urge Abbott to veto permitless carry bill Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 06/16/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Constitutional carry; Eckhardt, Sarah; Goodwin, Vikki; Gun control; Moody, Joe; Shootings
Mayors across U.S. call for tighter gun limits Houston Chronicle Waddy, T. 06/16/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Gun control; Mayors; Turner, Sylvester
Austin police arrest one of two suspects involved in downtown shooting that left 14 injured Austin American Statesman Plohetski, T. 06/13/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Adler, Steve; Austin, Texas; Chacon, Joseph 'Joe'; Shootings
One suspect arrested after mass shooting that injured 14 on Austin's Sixth Street Houston Chronicle Harris, C. 06/13/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Adler, Steve; Austin Police Department; Austin, Texas; Chacon, Joseph 'Joe'; Eckhardt, Sarah; Gun control; Gun violence; Shootings
Texas law enforcement eyeing 'constitutional carry' gun legislation Texarkana Gazette Dunn, L. 06/12/2021 1 TX bill Constitutional carry; Law enforcement; Police departments
‘Constitutional carry’ shouldn’t mean irresponsible carry Dallas Morning News Editorial 06/07/2021 1 TX bill Constitutional carry
From abortion to guns, here's how the GOP moved Texas further right Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 06/06/2021 1 TX bill 87th Legislature; Abbott, Greg; Patrick, Dan; Turner, Chris; West, Allen; Wu, Gene
Brazos Valley lawmakers share insights on 87th Texas Legislative Session Bryan Eagle Wiley, K. 06/05/2021 1 TX bill 87th Legislature; Kacal, Kyle; Raney, John; Schwertner, Charles; Voting rights
Constitutional Carry law: What do South Texas firearms instructors, law enforcement think? Corpus Christi Caller Times Hunt, K. 06/05/2021 1 TX bill Constitutional carry; Gun licensing
What Texas lawmakers fear McAllen Monitor Ramsey, R. 06/04/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Constitutional carry; Election administration; Voting rights
Failure to lead - the 2021 Texas Legislature in a nutshell Houston Chronicle Editorial 06/03/2021 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) 87th Legislature; Abbott, Greg; Patrick, Dan; Phelan, Dade
The simplemindedness of HB 1927 Longview News-Journal Schuler, K. 06/03/2021 1 TX bill Constitutional carry
Our 'thoughts and prayers' are for government action on gun violence: Bereaved parents Austin American Statesman Phillips, S. 06/02/2021 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Constitutional carry; Gun safety; Shootings
New handgun law in Texas: The law explained and what you need to know about the changes Corpus Christi Caller Times Moritz, J. 06/02/2021 1 TX bill Constitutional carry; Schaefer, Matt; White, James
Highlights and lowlights of the 87th Texas Legislature ... so far Dallas Morning News Staff 06/01/2021 1 TX bill 87th Legislature; Huffman, Joan; Johnson, Nathan
What’s next for Texas lawmakers after Democrats kill Republicans’ election bill Fort Worth Star-Telegram Dearman, E. 06/01/2021 1 TX bill Abbott, Greg; Cain, Briscoe; Cason, Jeff; Collier, Nicole; Election administration; House quorum; Krause, Matt; Patrick, Dan; Romero, Ramon, Jr.; Special session potential topics; Turner, Chris
Lawmaker says gun-toting Texans should have firearms training Wichita Falls Record News Walker, L. 06/01/2021 1 TX bill Constitutional carry; Frank, James B.; Gun safety; Springer, Drew
Gun rights in Texas see major expansion as Legislature rejects bills to address gun violence Dallas Morning News Morris, A. 05/31/2021 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Blanco, César; Constitutional carry; Gun control; Gun laws; Moody, Joe; Oliverson, Tom; Ortega, Evelina 'Lina'; Phelan, Dade; White, James
Permitless carry of handguns is on the verge of becoming law in Texas. Six things you need to know. Dallas Morning News Morris, A. 05/31/2021 1 TX bill Constitutional carry
Texas lawmakers open the door to more gun violence Austin American Statesman Mendoza, E. 05/30/2021 1 TX bill Constitutional carry; Gun control; Gun violence
Texas to enter uncharted water with permit-less carry Galveston Daily News DeGrood, M. 05/30/2021 1 TX bill Constitutional carry
Texas to enter uncharted water with permit-less carry Galveston Daily News DeGrood, M. 05/29/2021 1 TX bill Constitutional carry; Law enforcement
Texas set to give up gun licensing, checks, training Fort Worth Star-Telegram Kornfield, M. 05/27/2021 1 TX bill Constitutional carry
Texas gun carry law change brings words of caution from local law enforcement officials Wichita Falls Record News Walker, L. 05/27/2021 1 TX bill Constitutional carry; Frank, James B.; Law enforcement; Springer, Drew
Legislature gives final approval to bill allowing Texans to carry handguns without a permit Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 05/26/2021 1 TX bill Constitutional carry; Dutton, Harold, Jr.; Moody, Joe; Schaefer, Matt; Schwertner, Charles; Turner, Chris; Whitmire, John
Legislature gives final approval to bill allowing Texans to carry handguns without a permit Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 05/25/2021 1 TX bill Constitutional carry; Moody, Joe; Schaefer, Matt; Schwertner, Charles; Turner, Chris; Whitmire, John
Senate OKs gun legislation Dallas Morning News Morris, A. 05/25/2021 1 TX bill Button, Angie Chen; Constitutional carry; Meyer, Fred; Moody, Joe; Schwertner, Charles; Whitmire, John
‘Constitutional carry’ heads to Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s desk, poised to become law Fort Worth Star-Telegram Dearman, E. 05/25/2021 1 TX bill Constitutional carry; Moody, Joe; Patrick, Dan; Schaefer, Matt; Schwertner, Charles; Turner, Chris
Senate vote has Texas 'constitutional carry' gun bill on verge of becoming law Houston Chronicle Wallace, J. 05/25/2021 1 TX bill Constitutional carry; Goodwin, Vikki; Gun control; Schaefer, Matt; Turner, Chris
Lawmakers have an agreement on ‘constitutional carry’. What’s in the compromise? Fort Worth Star-Telegram Dearman, E. 05/24/2021 1 TX bill Conference committees; Constitutional carry; Patrick, Dan
Conference committee reaches agreement on permitless carry bill, leaders say Austin American Statesman Lindell, C. 05/23/2021 1 TX bill Conference committees; Constitutional carry; Patrick, Dan; Schaefer, Matt; Schwertner, Charles
New Texas handgun laws. Who? Where? How? Austin American Statesman Herman, K. 05/23/2021 1 TX bill Birdwell, Brian; Cain, Briscoe; Gun control; Hughes, Bryan; Spiller, David
Texas House, Senate reach deal on permitless carry of handguns Dallas Morning News Morris, A. 05/22/2021 1 TX bill Constitutional carry; Patrick, Dan; Schaefer, Matt
Texas lawmakers reach agreement on ‘constitutional carry,’ bill author says Fort Worth Star-Telegram Dearman, E. 05/22/2021 1 TX bill Conference committees; Constitutional carry; Patrick, Dan; Schaefer, Matt; Schwertner, Charles
House, Senate reach agreement on gun bill San Antonio Express News Staff 05/22/2021 1 TX bill Constitutional carry; Patrick, Dan; Schaefer, Matt
'It's not tic-tac-toe on the House floor': Pacheco fires back at Dem critics San Antonio Express News Garcia, G. 05/21/2021 1 TX bill Bexar County; Constitutional carry; Legislative process; Pacheco, Leo; Texas Democratic Party
Four reasons the Texas 'constitutional carry' bill is in limbo Houston Chronicle Wallace, J. 05/20/2021 1 TX bill Conference committees; Constitutional carry; Family violence; Gun control; Law enforcement; Nelson, Jane
Texas legislators have a long way to go and a short time to get there Longview News-Journal Ramsey, R. 05/18/2021 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) 87th Legislature
If you can’t vote in Texas, you can still shoot Texarkana Gazette Crisp, J. 05/17/2021 1 TX bill Constitutional carry
Fate still uncertain for many conservative legislative issues prioritized by Texas Republican leaders Dallas Morning News Garrett, R. 05/15/2021 1 TX bill 87th Legislature; Patrick, Dan; Phelan, Dade
Texas license to carry a handgun could be free if Senate bill becomes law Dallas Morning News Morris, A. 05/15/2021 1 TX bill Fees; Gun licensing; Huffman, Joan
Texas House passes ‘lie and try’ gun bill prompted by mass shootings in El Paso and Midland-Odessa Dallas Morning News Morris, A. 05/15/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Background checks; Geren, Charlie; Gun sales and purchases; Moody, Joe
Texas ‘Constitutional Carry’ bill risks losing sheriff support if amendments stripped Fort Worth Star-Telegram Dearman, E. 05/14/2021 1 TX bill Conference committees; Constitutional carry; County sheriffs; Phelan, Dade
Republican Party of Texas chairman slams Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick over gun bill San Antonio Express News Wallace, J. 05/14/2021 1 TX bill Constitutional carry; Patrick, Dan; Republican Party of Texas; West, Allen
Showdown looms over letting Texans carry handguns without a license after House spurns Senate bill Dallas Morning News McGaughy, L. 05/13/2021 1 TX bill Constitutional carry; Schaefer, Matt
Texas House rejects Senate's amended version of 'constitutional carry' bill Houston Chronicle Wallace, J. 05/13/2021 1 TX bill Conference committees; Constitutional carry; Schaefer, Matt
Harder to vote, easier to carry a handgun Longview News-Journal McNeely, D. 05/13/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Castro, Julián; Constitutional carry; O'Rourke, Beto; Schwertner, Charles; Voting rights
Gun rights? What about Saryah's life? San Antonio Express News Editorial 05/13/2021 1 TX bill Constitutional carry; Gun control; Gun violence; Ortega, Evelina 'Lina'
Permitless gun carry doesn't diminish importance of training, say Waco-area police chiefs Waco Tribune Herald Rodriguez, A. 05/13/2021 1 TX bill Constitutional carry; Law enforcement; McLennan County; Police chiefs
Texas law enforcement ‘nervous’ about permitless gun bill Fort Worth Star-Telegram Dearman, E. 05/12/2021 1 TX bill Constitutional carry; County sheriffs; Fort Worth Police Department; Schwertner, Charles; Waybourn, Bill E.
Republican Texas legislators, like the governor, take a right turn Longview News-Journal Ramsey, R. 05/11/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Bush, George P.; Patrick, Dan; Paxton, Ken; Political candidates; Religious conservatives (Politics); Republican Party of Texas
Firearm classes see spike Dallas Morning News Morris, A. 05/10/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Constitutional carry; Gun licensing
When six-shooters not welcome Austin American Statesman Moritz, J. 05/09/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Constitutional carry
Texas GOP lawmakers trust you with a gun — but not with the vote Austin American Statesman Editorial 05/09/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Cain, Briscoe; Constitutional carry; González, Jessica; Schwertner, Charles; Voting rights
State Sen. César Blanco reflects on trying to shape gun laws in Texas Legislature El Paso Times Lyle, C. 05/09/2021 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Blanco, César; Constitutional carry; Geren, Charlie; Gun control; Safety Commission, Texas; Shootings
‘Wild West’ hype on Texas gun laws never comes true. Why listen on permitless carry? Fort Worth Star-Telegram Rusak, R. 05/09/2021 1 TX bill Campus carry; Constitutional carry; Ellis, Rodney; Miles, Borris; Schwertner, Charles
Giving thanks for moms everywhere Lufkin Daily News Ashby, T. 05/08/2021 1 TX bill Ashby, Trent
Texas Senate approves permitless carry of handguns in party-line vote Austin American Statesman Lindell, C. 05/07/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Alvarado, Carol; Constitutional carry; Hall, Bob; Menéndez, José; Schaefer, Matt; Schwertner, Charles; Whitmire, John
Permitless carry of handguns passes in Texas Senate Fort Worth Star-Telegram Dearman, E. 05/07/2021 1 TX bill Blanco, César; Constitutional carry; Schwertner, Charles
Texas Senate approves permitless carry of handguns in party-line vote Austin American Statesman Lindell, C. 05/06/2021 1 TX bill Alvarado, Carol; Constitutional carry; Gun licensing; Hall, Bob; Menéndez, José; Schwertner, Charles; Whitmire, John
Bill to let people carry handguns without license passes Texas Senate on strength of GOP votes Dallas Morning News Morris, A. 05/06/2021 1 TX bill Blanco, César; Campbell, Donna; Constitutional carry; Gutierrez, Roland; Nelson, Jane; Powell, Beverly; Schaefer, Matt; Schwertner, Charles
Legislative Journal: Questioning where to ‘draw the line’ as Texas gun, abortion bills near home stretch Dallas Morning News Briseno, A. 05/06/2021 1 TX bill Abortion; Constitutional carry; Gun control; Krause, Matt; Schaefer, Matt; Sherman, Carl O., Sr.
Texas Senate revives stalled 'constitutional carry' bill, clearing a new path for it Houston Chronicle Wallace, J. 05/06/2021 1 TX bill Constitutional carry; Creighton, Brandon; Family violence; Gun control; Menéndez, José; Patrick, Dan; Schwertner, Charles; Zaffirini, Judith
Carrying a handgun in public should require a license, just like driving Houston Chronicle Tomlinson, C. 05/05/2021 1 TX bill Constitutional carry; Gun licensing
U.S. gun culture makes it easier to kill San Antonio Express News Colton, M. 05/05/2021 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Australia; Gun control; Gun violence
Safety first McAllen Monitor Editorial 05/04/2021 1 TX bill Constitutional carry; Police chiefs
Most Texans don't back permitless carry. Why do the state's Republican leaders? Houston Chronicle Grieder, E. 05/02/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Constitutional carry; Gun control; Patrick, Dan; Public opinion polls; Schaefer, Matt; Shootings
I'm a lifelong Republican and proud gun owner but permitless carry is a callous distraction Houston Chronicle Fetner, H. 05/02/2021 1 TX bill Constitutional carry; Gun safety
Texas Senate begins work on permitless carry gun bill Austin American Statesman Lindell, C. 04/30/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Chacon, Joseph 'Joe'; Constitutional carry; Hinojosa, Juan 'Chuy'; Law enforcement; Patrick, Dan; Schwertner, Charles
Austin's police chief opposes permitless carry gun bill, says it will make Texans less safe Austin American Statesman Bradshaw, K. 04/30/2021 1 TX bill Chacon, Joseph 'Joe'; Constitutional carry; Police chiefs; Public demonstrations; Shootings
Bill to allow Texans to carry handguns without a license steaming toward Senate floor vote Dallas Morning News Morris, A. 04/30/2021 1 TX bill Constitutional carry; Law enforcement; Patrick, Dan; Schwertner, Charles
Texas Senate tries again to revive 'constitutional carry' gun bill Houston Chronicle Wallace, J. 04/30/2021 1 TX bill Constitutional carry; Patrick, Dan; Schwertner, Charles
Bill seeking to remove permit requirement for carrying handguns advances to Texas Senate floor Tyler Morning Telegraph Wellerman, Z. 04/30/2021 1 TX bill Constitutional carry; Patrick, Dan; Schaefer, Matt; Schwertner, Charles
Interim Austin police chief to share thoughts on Texas 'permitless carry' bill Thursday morning Austin American Statesman Choi, H. 04/29/2021 1 TX bill Austin Police Department; Chacon, Joseph 'Joe'; Constitutional carry; Police chiefs
Gov. Greg Abbott embraces ‘constitutional carry’ in boost for divisive gun legislation Dallas Morning News Morris, A. 04/29/2021 1 TX bill Abbott, Greg; Constitutional carry; Patrick, Dan
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez blasts 'constitutional carry' bill as it flounders in Texas Senate Houston Chronicle Wallace, J. 04/29/2021 1 TX bill Abbott, Greg; Constitutional carry; Gonzalez, Ed; Patrick, Dan; Schaefer, Matt
McConaughey for governor? Longview News-Journal McNeely, D. 04/29/2021 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Census 2020; Congressional campaigns; Congressional redistricting; Ellzey, Jake; Gubernatorial candidates; McConaughey, Matthew; Public opinion polls; Wright, Ron
No training, no license? No gun sense San Antonio Express News Editorial 04/29/2021 1 TX bill Constitutional carry; Gun control; Gun suicide; Gun violence; Schaefer, Matt
Texas Democrats gather in Beaumont to send message to Texas Legislature Beaumont Enterprise Bain, K. 04/27/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Citizen political participation; Democrats; Election administration; Floyd, George; Police misconduct
‘Interaction is not happening’: Groups say access to Texas lawmakers more difficult during COVID-19 Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 04/27/2021 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Citizen political participation; Constitutional carry; Coronavirus; Hinojosa, Gina; Phelan, Dade; Schaefer, Matt; Texas State Capitol
This is what police fear will happen if permitless carry becomes law in Texas Dallas Morning News Editorial 04/27/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Constitutional carry; Law enforcement; Texas Municipal Police Association
Bill eliminating Texas handgun permits, training just isn't common sense Longview News-Journal Editorial 04/25/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Constitutional carry; Dean, Jay; Schaefer, Matt
Texas ‘constitutional carry’ proposal for handguns has new momentum in state Senate Dallas Morning News Morris, A. 04/24/2021 1 TX bill Constitutional carry; Patrick, Dan; Schwertner, Charles
Newly formed Texas Senate committee to consider ‘constitutional carry’ Fort Worth Star-Telegram Dearman, E. 04/24/2021 1 TX bill Birdwell, Brian; Constitutional carry; Legislative committee appointments; Patrick, Dan; Powell, Beverly; Schwertner, Charles; Springer, Drew
Training still beneficial if constitutional carry passes, gun experts say Fort Worth Star-Telegram Dearman, E. 04/23/2021 1 TX bill Abbott, Greg; Birdwell, Brian; Constitutional carry; Gun licensing; Powell, Beverly
Dan Patrick, kill Texas' 'permitless carry' bill before it kills us Houston Chronicle Editorial 04/23/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Acevedo, Art; Constitutional carry; Garcia, Edgardo 'Eddie'; Gonzalez, Ed; Patrick, Dan; Phelan, Dade; West, Royce
Constitutional carry proponents ready for Texas leaders to lead Midland Reporter Telegram Doreen, S. 04/23/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Constitutional carry; Schaefer, Matt; Seliger, Kel
El Paso lawmakers say promises to families of shooting victims have gone unfulfilled Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 04/22/2021 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Executive orders; Gun control; Johnson, Julie; Moody, Joe; Ortega, Evelina 'Lina'
Locals express worries about ‘constitutional carry’ Midland Reporter Telegram Doreen, S. 04/22/2021 1 TX bill Constitutional carry; Police chiefs
Gov. Greg Abbott dodges question on permitless carry bill after measure wins House support Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 04/21/2021 1 TX bill Abbott, Greg; Constitutional carry; Emergency legislation; Patrick, Dan
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott won’t say if he supports NRA-backed ‘permitless carry’ bill on handguns Dallas Morning News Garrett, R. 04/21/2021 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Constitutional carry; Gun control; Patrick, Dan
Rep. Schaefer seeks to remove handgun license requirement for Texans with bill Tyler Morning Telegraph Wellerman, Z. 04/21/2021 1 TX bill Constitutional carry; Law enforcement; Patrick, Dan; Schaefer, Matt
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says permitless gun carry doesn't have Senate support Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 04/20/2021 1 TX bill Constitutional carry; Goodwin, Vikki; Patrick, Dan; Patterson, Jared; Phelan, Dade; Polling places; Turner, Chris
McConaughey leads Abbott in new poll Austin American Statesman Odam, M. 04/20/2021 1 TX bill Abbott, Greg; Biden, Joe; Gubernatorial candidates; McConaughey, Matthew; Paxton, Ken; Public opinion polls
Bill that allows people to carry handguns without a license doesn’t have enough support to pass Texas Senate, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says Dallas Morning News Morris, A. 04/20/2021 1 TX bill Constitutional carry; Law enforcement; Meyer, Morgan; Patrick, Dan
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says 'constitutional carry' bill doesn't have the votes to pass Texas Senate Houston Chronicle Wallace, J. 04/20/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Buckingham, Dawn; Constitutional carry; Gun Owners of America; Law enforcement; National Rifle Association; Patrick, Dan; Springer, Drew
One Step Closer Texarkana Gazette Editorial 04/20/2021 1 TX bill Constitutional carry
As city marks 23rd homicide in 2021, Austin police to target gun violence Austin American Statesman Choi, H. 04/18/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Adler, Steve; Chacon, Joseph 'Joe'; Homicide; Shootings
Matthew McConaughey may be a viable candidate for Texas governor; poll shows actor ahead of Abbott Dallas Morning News Jeffers Jr., G. 04/18/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Abortion; Approval ratings; Constitutional carry; Coronavirus; Gubernatorial candidates; Immigration policy; Immunizations; McConaughey, Matthew; Public opinion polls
What has Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's Texas Safety Commission achieved to stop mass shootings? El Paso Times Lyle, C. 04/18/2021 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Executive orders; Gun control; Moody, Joe; Safety Commission, Texas; Shootings
Remember fight for independence Lufkin Daily News Ashby, T. 04/17/2021 1 TX bill Ashby, Trent
'The bill should be called common sense carry': Texas House backs no-permit gun carry legislation Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 04/16/2021 1 TX bill Anchía, Rafael; Bonnen, Dennis; Coleman, Garnet; Constitutional carry; Gun control; Gun licensing; Moody, Joe; Phelan, Dade; Schaefer, Matt; Turner, Chris
In historic vote, Texas House gives initial sign-off on bill letting people carry handguns without a license Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 04/16/2021 1 TX bill Bernal, Diego; Constitutional carry; Crockett, Jasmine; Ku Klux Klan; Moody, Joe; Phelan, Dade; Schaefer, Matt; White supremacy
'Constitutional carry' bill approved by state House would allow unlicensed Texans to carry handguns Houston Chronicle Harris, C. 04/16/2021 1 TX bill Constitutional carry; Gun control; Gun licensing; Moody, Joe; Schaefer, Matt; Sherman, Carl O., Sr.
Firearms instructors clash over whether Texans should be able to carry handguns without license Dallas Morning News Morris, A. 04/14/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Constitutional carry; Garcia, Edgardo 'Eddie'; Gun control; Gun licensing; Schaefer, Matt; White, James
Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick pushes gun rights after calling for tighter background checks in wake of 2019 massacres Dallas Morning News Morris, A. 04/05/2021 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Background checks; Blanco, César; Gun control; Mackowiak, Matt; Patrick, Dan; Phelan, Dade