NRA Texas

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

Supporters said they were upholding constitutional rights and allowing greater liberty for gun owners that was long overdue. Though Texans can already openly carry long guns, such as rifles, the state has long banned the practice for handguns. The bill would align Texas with 44 other states that allow some open carry of handguns. … [Read more...] about Texas on the verge of allowing ‘open carry’ of handguns

A bill overturning Texas’ post-Civil War ban on the open carry of handguns is poised to clear the Legislature, making the state America’s largest to legalize wearing weapons in plain sight. … [Read more...] about Texas House to debate, likely pass ‘open carry’ of handguns

Tomorrow, April 14, the Texas House of Representatives is scheduled to consider House Bill 910, NRA-supported open carry legislation sponsored by state Representative Larry Phillips (R-Sherman). … [Read more...] about Texas: Open Carry Measure Scheduled for Vote in Texas House Tomorrow