Permitless carry and mental health in Texas
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Texas’s recently passed bill allowing the unlicensed carrying of firearms made national headlines when it passed its second chamber last month, prompting outcry from individuals concerned about endangering the public. Aside from public safety, some opponents of the bill say the soon-to-be-legalized “constitutional carry” initiative may worsen many Texans’ already deteriorating mental health.
Public polling has shown that a majority of Texans oppose allowing permitless carry in the state, but their state representatives pursued the initiative nonetheless. After passing both chambers last month, the legislation awaits final approval from Gov. Greg Abbott who announced in April he intends to sign the bill.
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