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Uvalde parents and advocates will rally in Austin to up the age for AR-15 purchases

Dustin Jones, NPR

Posted on August 26, 2022 · Gun safety advocates in Texas are demanding that Gov. Greg Abbott raise the age for purchasing AR-15-style rifles from 18 to 21. Abbott could put the issue to a vote by calling a special session.

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Houston-Area Lawmaker Defends Controversial Twitter Exchange With Beto O’Rourke

Jen Rice

Posted on September 13, 2019 · State Rep. Briscoe Cain told O’Rourke, “My AR is ready for you Robert Francis.”

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Houston Police Carry Semi-Automatic Guns At Bush, Hobby Airports

HPM Digital Team

Posted on November 22, 2017 · The number of officers using the AR-15's will vary, and all areas of the airports will be patrolled including the parking garages

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After the Uvalde mass shooting, will the Texas Legislature pass meaningful gun reform?

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on January 17, 2023 · Historically, in sessions after a mass shooting in Texas, bills seeking to restrict guns have gone nowhere.

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Uvalde families advocate for gun reform at a congressional hearing

Marian Navarro, Texas Public Radio

Posted on December 16, 2022 · Texas lawmakers and families of the victims of the Robb Elementary school massacre testified before the U.S. House Judiciary Committee on Thursday to advocate for federal gun reform.

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“The fight goes on”: Families of Uvalde shooting victims hoped for change that didn’t come

URIEL J. GARCÍA, Texas Tribune

Posted on November 10, 2022 · The families of some of the 19 children killed at Robb Elementary rooted for Beto O’Rourke, hoping he would help change Texas gun laws. They left disappointed but determined to fight on.

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Uvalde lawmaker will propose $300 million compensation fund for Robb Elementary victims

Julián Aguilar, The Texas Newsroom / Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, The Texas Newsroom / Ana Campbell, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on November 3, 2022 · State Sen. Roland Gutierrez, a Democrat, said the legislation is partly meant to be punitive and that no amount of money would console the victims’ families.

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