Guns
‘It Has To Stop’: Biden Takes Initial Action On Guns, Calls On Congress To Do More
Posted on · President Biden declared gun violence a public health crisis and a blemish on the nation in remarks at the White House Rose Garden on Thursday.
Tag: gun control
Education
Lawmaker Pushes To Allow Concealed Weapons In Texas Public Schools
Posted on · A 2015 law that allowed licensed adults to carry concealed weapons on college campuses sparked widespread protest. Now one legislator wants to extend the practice to include public schools and some charter schools.
Election 2020
In Long-Shot Bid, Democrats Hope Sima Ladjevardian Can Unseat Dan Crenshaw
Posted on · The race has garnered national attention from Democrats, but is a “likely Republican” win.
Harris County
Harris County Unveils New Gun Safety Measures
Posted on · The steps include expanding the Safe Surrender Program to get guns out of the hands of those charged with domestic violence.
News
Houston-Area Lawmaker Defends Controversial Twitter Exchange With Beto O’Rourke
Posted on · State Rep. Briscoe Cain told O’Rourke, “My AR is ready for you Robert Francis.”
Red, White & Blue
Red, White and Blue: Gun Violence In America
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News
Will Anything Change After Texas’ Latest Mass Shootings?
Posted on · The partisan divide is real, but elected officials may have found some common ground on the issue of gun violence.
Party Politics
Party Politics: Texas Shootings and Gun Control
Posted on · Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina provide insight into recent Congressional retirements and the upcoming fight for Texas during the 2020 Midterm Elections.
Politics
Texas House Democrats Ask Gov. Greg Abbott To Call A Special Session After Two Mass Shootings
Posted on · Members of the House minority say they want to consider legislation “closing the background check loopholes” and “banning the sale of high-capacity magazines.”
Texas
Texas Safety Commission Discusses Guns, Terrorism And Social Media At Post-El Paso Roundtable
Posted on · The new panel met Thursday at the state Capitol in Austin and is scheduled to convene again next week in El Paso.
Politics
Harris County’s Options To Counter Gun Violence Limited
Posted on · Texas state law preempts city and county governments from regulating most gun ownership and sales.
Local
After El Paso Shooting, Suburban Houston Voters Reexamine Their Own Views On Guns
Posted on · Texas is home to some of the deadliest shootings in modern U.S. history. It's making some in a once solidly Republican community outside Houston revisit their positions on gun control.
In-Depth
Millions Of Older Americans Own Guns, Leaving Caretakers To Worry About The Risk
Posted on · The state can take away an elderly patient's driver's license if they present a driving risk, but it doesn't work that way with guns. Police can only intervene if someone poses an immediate risk.
In-Depth
How Texas Legislators Are Responding To The Santa Fe Shooting
Posted on · State lawmakers from the Santa Fe area want schools to have active shooter plans and more mental health resources. They’re also keeping gun control off the table.
News
Texas Senate School Safety Committee Recommends Focusing on Mental Health, Avoids Gun Control
Posted on · The Senate Select Committee on Violence in Schools and School Safety also wants to explore new funding to help arm certain school employees.