NRA Texas

The Texas Legislature wound down Sunday by lifting a ban on firearms on college campuses after years of thwarted attempts, putting a final conservative stamp on new Republican Gov. Greg Abbott's debut that included tax cuts and a dramatic rise in border security spending. … [Read more...] about Texas GOP pushes through ‘campus carry’ as Legislature ends

The National Rifle Association claims another victory for the law-abiding gun owners of Texas with the passage of House Bill 910. This landmark open-carry legislation, now headed to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk for his expected signature, will bring the total number of states recognizing the right of open-carry to 44."The NRA is proud to have played a leading role in the passage of … [Read more...] about Texas passes NRA backed Open Carry legislation

Texas lawmakers on Thursday negotiated a final version of a bill allowing licensed open carry of handguns, easing concerns of police and priming it for a vote that would send it to Gov. Greg Abbott. … [Read more...] about Texas lawmakers reach agreement on open carry bill

House Bill 910, sponsored by state Representative Larry Phillips and state Senator Craig Estes, is running out of time.  NRA-supported HB 910 removes the requirement that Concealed Handgun Licensees (CHLs) keep their handguns concealed and gives them the option of carrying them either wholly or partially visible in a belt or shoulder holster. … [Read more...] about Texas: Impending Deadline Looms for Open Carry Legislation, Call your Legislators Now