White has served as the state representative for six legislative sessions after first being elected in the fall of 2010.
2A Rights
87th Legislative Session: An Overview
The 140 days of the legislative session have concluded. What did—and did not—get accomplished?
Democrat Lawmaker Censured by Democrats for Supporting Constitutional Carry
While most Texas Democrats have favored gun control, opponents argue criminals don’t follow the law or abide by the restrictions, which causes harm to law-abiding citizens.
Next Step for Constitutional Carry in Texas
Both chambers have appointed members to a conference committee to reconcile the differences between their versions of the bill.
House Passes Bill to Stop Corporate Gun Boycotts
A legislative priority of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, the bill is an attempt to address the continued discriminatory practices of the Obama administration’s Operation Choke Point.
Ted Cruz Criticizes Democrats on So-Called ‘Ghost Guns’
“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.”
West: Free Speech and Gun Rights Before the Supreme Court
Cases involving concealed carry, donor privacy, and student off-campus speech are before the justices.
Constitutional Carry Gets Approval in Texas Senate
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.
Senate Files New Constitutional Carry Bill After Public Pressure
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.
Dan Patrick Says Senate Doesn’t Have Votes to Pass Constitutional Carry
“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.”