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AUSTIN, Texas — The impeachment trial of Ken Paxton that ended in his acquittal Saturday was about more than the fate of the Texas attorney general. It was also the
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Permitless carry proposals have stalled in the Texas Legislature in past sessions. House Bill 1927 would get rid of the requirement for Texas residents to get a license to carry handguns if they are not already prohibited by state or federal law from possessing a firearm. Credit: Bob Daemmrich for The Texas Tribune Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Monday that the state Senate does not currently have the votes to pass permitless carry of handguns but that he will try to see if there is a "path" to change that. The news from the Republican presiding officer of the Senate came days...