“It’s a name that is intended to scare people. It’s designed to make people think that certain firearms are more dangerous than others, that certain firearms are beyond the reach of current law.”

“It’s a name that is intended to scare people. It’s designed to make people think that certain firearms are more dangerous than others, that certain firearms are beyond the reach of current law.”
Cases involving concealed carry, donor privacy, and student off-campus speech are before the justices.
Ultimately, the measure passed by a vote of 18 in favor and 13 in opposition after being amended several times, altering the House’s approved version.
It is unclear why a bill was suddenly and conspicuously filed after the deadline, when the Senate could have either acted on the constitutional carry bill passed by the House or taken up the bill already filed in its chamber.
“If the Senate is convinced that the people of Texas will not be satisfied unless Constitutional Carry passes this year, the Senate can find the votes for Constitutional Carry.”
After several hours of debate, several amendment attempts, and a few points of order, the bill passed on to third reading by a vote of 84 in support and 56 in opposition.
Similar legislation has yet to move in the Texas Senate.
“A Texan’s right to carry their firearm while on the road should never be taken away without due process.”
One thing is certain: The process as it stands today makes it very difficult for average Texans to fully participate in the legislative process.
The Republican Party of Texas and gun owners across Texas have been advocating constitutional carry for more than a decade.