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Open Carry Law Under Fire

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Posted on July 18, 2016 · The ability to openly carry a firearm in Texas became law on New Year’s Day. However, the recent shooting of police officers in Dallas and Baton Rouge have critics looking to revoke the privilege.

Tags 2016 Republican Convention Baton Rouge Police Dallas police Michael Dirden Mike Rawlings

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GOP Leaders Crush Effort To Derail Trump’s Presidential Nomination

Andrew Schneider

Posted on July 15, 2016 · Anti-Trump delegates bet their remaining chips on getting the Republican National Convention to adopt a rule freeing them from having to support the presumptive nominee. State and national party officials dealt them a humiliating defeat.

Tags 2016 Republican Convention Cleveland Donald Trump election 2016 Republican Party

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Trump Opponents From Texas Prepare For Last Stand At GOP Convention In Cleveland

Andrew Schneider

Posted on July 11, 2016 · The odds favor Donald Trump clinching the Republican nomination for president on the first ballot. But some delegates, including members of the Texas delegation, are hoping to force a floor fight.

Tags 2016 Republican Convention Cleveland Donald Trump election 2016 gop November election Presumptive presidential nominee Republican Party

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