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Many alleged abusers under protective orders don’t surrender their guns as required. That may change

Caroline Love

Posted on February 22, 2023 · Texas law says most people named in domestic violence protective orders can’t have guns — but there’s no statewide system to make that happen. And some Texas legislators want to change that.

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Posted on May 19, 2023 · “I’m angry, and I’m not going to give up,” Nikki Cross, the mother of 10-year-old Uvalde shooting victim Uziyah, recently told a group of gun control advocates.

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Poll finds solid majority of Texans, even Republicans, favor raising age for gun purchases

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Posted on May 3, 2023 · The University of Texas survey also found stronger support for Sen. Ted Cruz, while Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis remain popular among Republicans.

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Uvalde’s state lawmakers face an uphill battle raising the age limit for semi-automatic guns. They’re trying anyway.

Alejandro Serrano, Texas Tribune

Posted on February 15, 2023 · Many relatives of Uvalde victims back bills that state Rep. Tracy King and Sen. Roland Gutierrez are pushing in the Legislature. But limits on gun access don’t fare well at the Capitol.

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Posted on January 26, 2023 · Proposed legislation would end qualified immunity for police officers, create a compensation fund for victims of school shootings, and more.

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