Sami Sparber | The Texas Tribune
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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.
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After Texas House Rejects Senate Changes, 'Constitutional Carry' Of Handguns Bill Heads To CommitteeHouse Bill 1927 would nix the requirement for Texas residents to obtain a license to carry handguns if they’re not prohibited by state or federal law from possessing a gun.
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House Bill 1927 would nix the requirement for Texas residents to obtain a license to carry handguns if they’re not prohibited by state or federal law from possessing a gun.
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Gov. Greg Abbott said there is an even greater urgency this legislative session to pass laws expanding gun rights because of Biden’s presidency.
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As Texas Expands Vaccination Eligibility, Racial Disparities Persist Among Black, Hispanic ResidentsWhite Texans are being vaccinated for COVID-19 at nearly twice the rate of Hispanic Texans and more than six times the rate of Black Texans, according to state data.
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The deaths occurred in at least 25 counties. And 25 of the fatalities occurred in Harris County. Some Texas deaths were caused by carbon monoxide poisoning and medical equipment failure.
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The violent storming of the U.S. Capitol prompted some states to reconsider allowing firearms in their statehouses. Not Texas.
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The GOP sued because the Libertarians didn't pay their filing fees. But the state Supreme Court said Republicans missed the deadline to kick them off the ballot.