Walker Strong Initiative benefit planned in honor of fallen Trooper Walker
and last updated 2021-05-19 19:42:07-04
The push to get bullet-resistant windshields for law enforcement was sparked by the death of Trooper Chad Walker. The non-profit MAG, Inc. that started the movement is now holding a fundraiser June 25th through the 27th that has the potential to save law enforcement lives.
Small town roots run deep in Groesbeck, Texas and so does the wound from Trooper Walker s death. When this happened it definitely rocked our community, said MAG, Inc Organizer Bryce Worsham.
Trooper Walker received a hero s service after being ambushed by a gunman. The bullets that killed him pierced the patrol car windshield first.
Texas Senate Committees Debate Public Safety Measures
Constitutional Carry Bill HB 1927
Texans who can legally carry handguns wouldn’t need the state’s permission to do so under a bill approved by a special Senate committee on Thursday. The Senate Special Committee on Constitutional Issues was created by Lt. Governor Dan Patrick last week in order to consider HB 1927, a bill that would institute permitless, or “constitutional” carry in the state. Current law requires those who wish to carry a handgun concealed or in the open to complete a safety course and proficiency demonstration to obtain a license to legally carry. Senate bill sponsor and committee chair Senator Charles Schwertner of Georgetown told members that the right to carry is already guaranteed. “HB 1927 recognizes the United States Constitution as our permit to carry,” he said.