The Texas House finally approved and sent the Senate Monday a bill allowing the licensed open carry of handguns. The vote, largely along party lines, was 101-42. Seven Democrats, all from South Texas or border regions, voted for the measure. … [Read more...] about Texas House rejects letting state’s four biggest cities opt out of “open carry” of handguns
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Guns on university campuses: The Colorado experience
Texas appears poised to join the growing number of states allowing licensed, trained adults to carry concealed handguns for lawful protection on the campuses of public universities and colleges. In Texas, as elsewhere, opponents offer a parade of horribles about the supposed results: heated classroom discussion of Sophocles will result in gunfights; students will threaten to … [Read more...] about Guns on university campuses: The Colorado experience
Texas: House Approves HB 910, NRA-Backed Open Carry Legislation
On Friday, the Texas House gave tentative approval to House Bill 910, NRA-supported open carry legislation sponsored by state Rep. Larry Phillips (R-Sherman), on a 96 to 35 vote. HB 910 removes the requirement that Concealed Handgun Licensees (CHL) keep their handguns concealed and gives them the option of carrying them either wholly or partially visible in a belt or shoulder … [Read more...] about Texas: House Approves HB 910, NRA-Backed Open Carry Legislation
Hill and Mott win Bass Champs on LBJ with 27 pounds
Written by Conor Harrison, Lone Star Outdoor News Lake LBJ has been on an upswing recently, and that trend continued Saturday when 173 teams battled it out in the third Bass Champs Central Region event of 2015. … [Read more...] about Hill and Mott win Bass Champs on LBJ with 27 pounds