To the Governor: Texas Passes “Constitutional Carry” Bill
AUSTIN, Texas (May 25, 2021) – On Monday, the Texas Senate gave final approval to a “Constitutional Carry” bill that would make it legal for Texans to carry a concealed firearm without a license, and foster an environment hostile to federal gun control.
Rep. Matt Schaefer (R-Tyler) filed House Bill 1927 (HB1927) on Feb. 12. The legislation would repeal Texas’ concealed carry licensing requirements and remove the need for government permission to carry a concealed firearm in the state. If enacted, Texas residents 21 and over would be able to carry a concealed firearm if not prohibited by state or federal law from possessing a gun. Open carry is also allowed under the proposed law.
AP Photo/Ted S. Warren
24 May 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott (R) is urging lawmakers to finish the work regarding constitutional carry and get the bill to his desk as the Texas legislative session nears its close.
On May 21, Abbott tweeted, “Constitutional carry is moving in the Texas legislature. The strongest Second Amendment legislation in Texas history. Let’s get it to my desk for signing.”
Abbott’s tweet followed news that the Texas House and Senate had reached an agreement on the legislation. KXAN reported that “negotiators” in both chambers had come to an agreement on Thursday. Now all that remains is for the full House and full Senate to vote to accept the bill that emerged from negotiations.
Concealed carry handgun bill advances through House committee
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Sen. Jay Morris presented his concealed carry handgun bill to a House committee Wednesday.
By: Ryan Nelson
LSU Manship School News Service
Posted at 9:30 PM, May 19, 2021
and last updated 2021-05-19 22:30:06-04
BATON ROUGE Louisiana citizens may soon be able to carry concealed handguns without a permit after a bill passed through the House Criminal Justice Committee Wednesday.
Opponents of the bill, including a police chief and the Louisiana Conference of Catholic Bishops, called for more education than the optional one-hour long course that the State Police will create.
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