This week’s Texas legislative wrap-up
A newly formed committee in the Texas Senate held its first-ever hearing, focusing solely on the proposed permitless carry legislation. The Senate Special Committee on Constitutional Issues heard more than 9 hours of testimony on House Bill 1927 on Thursday, which would remove permitting requirements to carry a firearm in the state. HB 1927 passed out of the committee on a 5-2 vote. More than 170 people signed up to testify on the bill Thursday. Supporters note it would allow […]