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What Are Gun Rights And Gun Regulation Issues Facing Texas – And The Country?

Catherine Lu

Posted on June 8, 2021 · Today, we discuss gun safety, violence and policy, as well as social justice.

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Texas Safety Commission Discusses Guns, Terrorism And Social Media At Post-El Paso Roundtable

Patrick Svitek, Texas Tribune

Posted on August 22, 2019 · The new panel met Thursday at the state Capitol in Austin and is scheduled to convene again next week in El Paso.

Tags El Paso shooting gun control gun policy Texas Safety Commission

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Researcher Wants To Change The Narrative On Guns And Gun Owners

Abner Fletcher

Posted on June 15, 2018 · Dr. Cassandra Kercher Crifasi, a gun policy researcher and gun owner herself, explains why she wants to change the narrative about guns and the people who own them.

Tags Cassandra Kercher Crifasi Center for Gun Policy Research gun owner gun policy guns second amendment

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Will March For Our Lives Influence Politicians–Particularly In Texas– And Why That Census Question Is Bad News For Our Economy

HPM Digital Team

Posted on March 30, 2018 · Plus BONUS: What will settle the "Bean War" with Chicago? The next World Series

Tags census 2020 citizenship gun control gun policy houston john cornyn march for our lives ted cruz texas

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‘March For Our Lives’ Cost $5 Million; ‘Several Million’ Left For Lobbying

SAM HOISINGTON, NPR

Posted on March 27, 2018 · Student activists put on highly choreographed event in just five weeks — with help from celebrities and other donors.

Tags Gun Law gun policy gun rights march for our lives

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Still owe money for college loans? You may have to make payments again soon

Craig Cohen

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Houston Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee again calls for federal police reform in wake of Louisville PD investigation

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Harris County leaders announce gun safety resources website

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Posted on February 16, 2023 · The website is meant to provide gun safety tips as well as information about local gun buyback programs and how to get a free safe gun storage kit.

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