Texas Senate committee holds hearing on proposed permitless carry bill
Texas Senate committee holds hearing on proposed permitless carry bill
The Senate Special Committee on Constitutional Issues heard public comment on House Bill 1927, also referred to as permitless carry or constitutional carry.
It's a touchy topic that attracted dozens of Texans to the state capitol to testify before lawmakers.
The Senate Special Committee on Constitutional Issues heard public comment on House Bill 1927, also referred to as permitless carry or constitutional carry.
"What this bill does do is allow law-abiding citizens 21 and over who currently legally possess a handgun will be able to have that handgun in public places in a holster without a state-issued license," said State Senator Charles Schwertner (R-TX District 5).