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by Justin Miller

On Gun Safety, Democrats are Steeled

Texas Democrats are becoming more sure-footed in their call for gun reform legislation.

Wed, Aug 1, 2018 |

For years, the Gun Owners Caucus had a regular presence at Texas Democratic Party conventions. The group’s message: “Texas Democrats do not want your guns; ...Read More

by Kelsey Jukam

The Winners and Losers of the Battle for Campus Carry

Tue, Jun 2, 2015 |

With the messy and uncertain ending to the campus carry fight, it’s worth asking: Who won?...Read More

by Kelsey Jukam

Senate Brings Texas One Step Closer to Open Carry

Mon, May 18, 2015 |

A day after nine people died in a massive shootout in Waco, a Senate committee approved a bill legalizing the open carry of handguns....Read More

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