The proposals would bolster lawful use of force or deadly force, ban gun buyback programs, and permit licensed handgun carrying at certain polling locations.
Second Amendment
Texas Senators Approve Measure Strengthening Right to Self-Defense
While Texas is already a castle doctrine state, individuals whom a grand jury declines to prosecute may still face civil action after exercising self-defense.
Texas House Lawmakers Take Aim at Red Flag Laws
Although Texas judges currently lack the framework to issue expansive “red flag” orders for firearms, a new measure would ensure it never develops.
Citizens Call for Anti-Red Flag Laws in Senate Hearing
Pro-gun activists testified in favor of a measure that would prohibit red flag orders on firearms.
New Measure Targets State Fair Gun Ban, Expands Second Amendment Protections
State Rep. Briscoe Cain filed the legislation after the State Fair of Texas banned firearms on the property.
Pro-Second Amendment Legislation Filed in Texas House
State Rep. Briscoe Cain filed the “Anti-Red Flag Act” to protect Texans’ Second Amendment rights.
Multiple State Legislators File Anti-Second Amendment Bills
Grassroots organization Texas Gun Rights is backing legislation that will protect Texans’ Second Amendment rights.
Poll: Texas Voters Believe Colin Allred, Kamala Harris Will Restrict Gun Rights
A plurality also said they oppose an assault weapons ban.
Texas Supreme Court Sides With Dallas in State Fair Gun Ban Case
Attorney General Ken Paxton says his fight to protect the Second Amendment is not over.
Attorney General Paxton Appeals State Fair of Texas’ Gun Ban to Supreme Court
The latest movement on the case comes one day after the state’s new 15th Court of Appeals denied Paxton’s expedited request to block the ban.