Conservative radio host Chris Salcedo and Texas Gun Rights’ Chris McNutt discuss whether GOP leaders will listen to their base and mitigate impacts that embracing gun control may have on 2020.
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Cruz Splits from Patrick on Gun-Control Proposal: “A Serious Mistake”
“I hope we don’t do that. I think that would be a serious mistake.”
NRA Blasts Patrick’s Gun-Control Proposal
“Instead of trampling the freedom of law-abiding Americans, the government should focus upon actual solutions.”
Debate on Second Amendment Engulfs Social Media Again
Texas politicians are not missing an opportunity to promote their positions on the contentious issue of gun control.
Dems Up in Arms Over … Voter Registration & Free Speech?
“I guess when your party is in the distinct minority in the state, you hate to see average, everyday citizens being registered to vote.”
Abbott Sets Third Texas House Special Election for Nov. 5
Texas House Districts 28, 100, and now 148 will hold special elections to finish the remainder of terms vacated by resigning members.
Stovall Scraps Independent Run, Challenges Cornyn in GOP Primary
Stovall, who finished third for the position in 2014, has abandoned plans to run again as an independent candidate. He’s now opting to challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in the Republican primary, instead.
Lang Announces Re-Election Bid, Lands Primary Opponent
Texas House District 60 will officially play host to a Republican primary battle.
Abbott Names New Secretary of State
Ruth Ruggero Hughs has been appointed as Texas secretary of state to replace David Whitley.
Houston Democrat Retiring from Texas House
Jessica Farrar is retiring from the Texas Legislature after holding her Houston-area House seat for more than 25 years.