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Where have all the cowboys gone: Texas House of Representatives votes on public carry

Where have all the cowboys gone: Texas House of Representatives votes on public carry

  /  April 24, 2015

Even though Texas is one of the states which comes to mind when you mentioned gun-lovers, it currently does not allow its citizens to openly carry handguns. However, open carry in holsters might soon be a reality for all concealed-weapon licensees, as the House of Representatives voted 96 to 35 for this measure, with Governer Abbott expressing support for this law. Texas Senate already passed a si... »

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Texas Students Divided on the Gun Safety Issue

Texas Students Divided on the Gun Safety Issue

  /  May 7, 2013

It is yet to be seen whether concealed carry will see the light of day on campus, as a recent poll found that more South Texas College students are against concealed handguns on campus that support the concept. For the last two sessions, Texas lawmakers have drawn the bills that would allow packing heat on college or university campuses.The two bills pending are Senate Bill 182 and House Bill 972.... »

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