Will It Pass? New Texas Law - 04/19/17
On Constitutional Carry.
Clears committee.
Texas is behind the curve on pro-gun status. They always have been.
http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/te...ng-unlicensed-carry-of-guns-11081819.php
Clears committee.
Texas is behind the curve on pro-gun status. They always have been.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A proposal allowing Texans to openly carry handguns without permits is eligible for a Texas House floor vote.
A House committee Tuesday approved the bill by Republican Rep. James White of Hillister. Backers of the 2nd Amendment call the issue "constitutional carry."
The committee passed a modified version of White's proposal, which would have allowed virtually any Texan 18 or older to openly carry handguns.
It now mandates guns be holstered. Those carrying without licenses also still must meet some requirements for obtaining licenses, including being at least 21 and without prior felony convictions.
Last session, Texas approved open carry of handguns, but only for Texans with concealed carry licenses.
There appeared to be little support for further relaxing gun laws, which could yet make White's bill a tough sell.
A House committee Tuesday approved the bill by Republican Rep. James White of Hillister. Backers of the 2nd Amendment call the issue "constitutional carry."
The committee passed a modified version of White's proposal, which would have allowed virtually any Texan 18 or older to openly carry handguns.
It now mandates guns be holstered. Those carrying without licenses also still must meet some requirements for obtaining licenses, including being at least 21 and without prior felony convictions.
Last session, Texas approved open carry of handguns, but only for Texans with concealed carry licenses.
There appeared to be little support for further relaxing gun laws, which could yet make White's bill a tough sell.
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