After Texas House rejects Senate changes, permitless carry bill to be discussed behind closed doors
May 13, 2021
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Dr. Alma Arredondo-Lynch holds a pistol as gun rights advocates gather outside the Texas Capitol where Texas Gov. Greg Abbott held a round table discussion, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)Eric Gay, STF / Associated Press
The Texas House on Wednesday rejected changes the Senate made to a Republican-backed proposal to allow Texans to carry handguns without a license, sending the bill behind closed doors for further negotiations.
Before the permitless carry bill can head to Gov. Greg Abbott, who has said he would sign it into law, a conference committee made up of representatives and senators will have to reach a compromise that must get approval from both chambers.
Editorial: Gun rights? What about Saryah s life?
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Saryah Perez, 6, was killed in a shooting Sunday, another victim in the gun violence epidemic.Calendario AlvarezShow MoreShow Less
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Kassandra Mendoza and Julio Garcia, parents of 6-year-old Saryah Perez, cry in anguish during a rally Monday.Robin Jerstad /Show MoreShow Less
Six-year-old Saryah Perez should be traveling to Orlando, Fla., in October to celebrate her birthday. She should be snuggling in her mother’s arms and tagging along with her father. She should be thriving in school and stepping forward into a long life. One filled with hopes, dreams, disappointment and challenges, heartache and love.
Texas Senate tries again to revive constitutional carry gun bill
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AUSTIN, TX - JANUARY 1: Two women compare handgun holsters during an open carry rally at the Texas State Capitol in Austin, Texas. On January 1, 2016, the open carry law took effect in Texas, and 2nd Amendment activists held an open carry rally at the Texas state capitol on January 1, 2016 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Erich Schlegel/Getty Images)Erich Schlegel, Stringer / Getty Images
Despite stiff opposition from many in law enforcement, the Texas Senate took a step Thursday
toward passing a bill that would allow people to carry handguns without a permit.