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Texas lawmaker proposes constitutional carry for special session
by Chris EgerSupporters of permitless handgun carry in the Lone Star State have a glimmer of hope with a new bill introduced this week-- if the state's avowedly pro-gun governor plays ball.
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Texas governor calls special session, leaves out constitutional carry
by Chris EgerGov. Greg Abbott is calling Lone Star State lawmakers back to work, but gun carry reform did not make his list of 20 action items to focus on.
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Texas gun group wants governor to revisit constitutional carry
by Chris EgerWith two bills pushing permitless carry left on the table in the Texas House this session, Second Amendment advocates want Gov. Greg Abbott to step in and call lawmakers back.
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Texas constitutional carry bills ‘all but dead’ this session
by Chris EgerWith the legislative calendar growing short, supporters of permitless handgun carry proposals in the Lone Star State are less than optimistic their measures will become law this session.
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Texas Senate agrees to slice carry permit fees as House weighs constitutional carry
by Chris EgerThe Senate this week voted in favor of reducing the handgun licensing fee in the Lone Star State while the House is looking at allowing carry without a permit altogether.
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Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Dropping carry fees a legislative priority
by Chris EgerAmong the low number, high priority pieces of legislation backed by the lieutenant governor for 2017 is one reducing the handgun licensing fee in the Lone Star State.
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Texas lawmaker to seek constitutional carry
by Chris EgerThe Lone Star State could be the largest in the country to codify the right to carry a concealed handgun without a permit if a bill filed this week becomes law.
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Texas lawmakers introduce bills for both open, constitutional carry
by Chris EgerAt least three new pieces of legislation seeking to reform the Lone Star State's firearms carry laws have been filed for the upcoming session.
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