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Houston Churches Remove ‘No Guns’ Signs, Citing Safety Concerns

Andrew Schneider

Posted on July 16, 2018 · Last year’s massacre at Sutherland Springs First Baptist Church have prompted churches across Texas to rethink their security policies. Many in the Houston area have concluded posting signs banning firearms make them more attractive targets to would-be shooters.

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Houston Religious Leaders Train For Active Shooter Situations

Davis Land

Posted on November 28, 2017 · Dozens of area religious leaders attended Houston Police Department's active shooter training.

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New Texas gun restrictions are unlikely in the wake of Uvalde. Here’s why

Andrew Schneider

Posted on June 9, 2022 · More than a dozen Republican lawmakers declined to comment on the possibility of new gun laws, and those who did offered little support.

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18-year-olds can buy an AR-15-style rifle in Texas. Now some Uvalde residents want the legal age raised

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on June 3, 2022 · The community continues to mourn the 21 people killed during last week’s elementary school shooting. Some are turning their attention to Texas’ gun laws.

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As senators seek common ground on guns, ‘red flag’ laws become a focus

Christopher Dean Hopkins, NPR / Kelsey Snell, NPR

Posted on June 2, 2022 · Early negotiations have found bipartisan support for incentivizing states to pass laws that let authorities seize guns from individuals found to be a danger to themselves or others.

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After Uvalde school shooting, Beto O’Rourke renews calls to ban assault weapons

Patrick Svitek, Texas Tribune

Posted on June 1, 2022 · O’Rourke became known on the presidential campaign trail for his “Hell yes” promise to ban assault weapons. He’s been less vocal about the policy in his run for governor but this week, after the school shooting in Uvalde, he’s been newly assertive about the issue.

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