Texas House approves bill allowing no-permit gun carrying
© Getty Images The Texas House of Representatives has approved a bill allowing adults to carry guns without a permit. The lower chamber passed H.B. 1927 by a vote of 84-56 on Thursday. Under the legislation, anyone over the age of 21 and not otherwise prohibited from owning a firearm will be allowed to carry one. Texas law currently requires individuals to obtain licenses to carry handguns either openly or concealed. ADVERTISEMENT The vote was largely along party lines, according to The Dallas Morning News, though at least seven Democrats backed the measure while one Republican who oppos...
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