The Legislature passed a bill allowing Texans to carry handguns without a license or training an expansion of gun rights so divisive Republican leaders in previous years refused to touch it.
El Paso lawmakers say promises to families of shooting victims have gone unfulfilled
El Paso lawmakers say promises to families of shooting victims have gone unfulfilled
Instead of action to prevent future mass shootings like the one in their hometown in 2019, the Legislature has focused on expanding gun access, the officials say.
State Rep. Evelina Lina Ortega of El Paso shook hands with Gov. Greg Abbott after a press briefing on the mass shooting at an El Paso Walmart in August 2019. In a tweet, the governor said he was working with El Paso legislators to identify solutions to keep El Paso and all Texans safer. (JOEL ANGEL JUAREZ / Getty Images)
5-year Texas Homeland Security plan draws on pandemic experience to protect Texans
Gov. Greg Abbott released the 2021-2025 plan on Friday. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic can be seen throughout the goals and background. Author: Mike Marut (KVUE) Updated: 8:19 AM CST January 25, 2021
AUSTIN, Texas On Friday, Gov. Greg Abbott announced the Texas Homeland Security Strategic Plan (THSSP) for 2021-25. In the opening letter, Abbott assures Texans the plan draws from the COVID-19 pandemic experience.
The year 2020 and the word unprecedented go hand-in-hand. The coronavirus pandemic brought unique challenges to Texas and the U.S. To start, personal protective equipment was in short supply, followed closely by a shortage of accurate testing for COVID-19. Now 10 months after the virus was declared a pandemic, vaccine distribution has brought many questions.