Which Texas law will be upheld in federal gun lawsuit?
Dallas, Texas (AP) A federal judge in Texas has ruled that a state law that requires gun owners to surrender their guns at gun shows to prevent “sudden and widespread” violence was constitutional.The U.S. District Court for the District of Texas in San Antonio ruled Thursday that Texas law was constitutional under the Second Amendment.Texas […]
How to read Texas gun laws
Texas law allows citizens to carry a concealed weapon with them in most public places, including restaurants, bars, churches and school zones.But law enforcement officials say it’s difficult to determine if the laws have the desired effect.Some states allow people to carry firearms openly in public, but many don’t.We took a look at the law […]
Texas gun laws put guns out of reach for most
In the wake of the tragic shooting death of a Texas teenager at a party, lawmakers are trying to make sure people don’t go to a gun show without a license.But some lawmakers are taking a step back, noting that it’s too early to talk about the broader issue of gun control.Gun control is an […]
Why the Texas law that makes gun purchases illegal is bad for Texas and America
The Texas law in question makes gun sales illegal in some states but legal in others, which means that some gun purchases are completely legal in Texas.This has the potential to make gun sales in Texas illegal and have a chilling effect on the availability of firearms in the state. The law is a bad law, […]
When the average Texan gets hit with a crime, she gets shot
When the American average gun owner takes his or her daily shot, the average law-abiding citizen is not nearly as safe as the average person in a place like Texas, where most residents own guns and have been known to commit crime.A recent Pew Research Center study found that while Americans have a high level […]
What Texas gun laws say about us
The Texas Supreme Court is about to rule on the legality of a Texas law that bans certain types of handguns.A hearing has been scheduled for Tuesday.The case involves a woman in the town of Woodland Hills who said she was robbed by two men who had guns, and the state argued that it is […]