/tags/constitutional-carry constitutional carry en-US Copyright Thu, 19 Sep 2024 17:32:59 GMT /government/2024-09-19/state-fair-texas-gun-ban-ken-paxton-opening-day Attorney General Ken Paxton's office wanted a judge to put a stop to the State Fair's gun ban before the fair opens Sept. 27. Thu, 19 Sep 2024 17:32:59 GMT /government/2024-09-19/state-fair-texas-gun-ban-ken-paxton-opening-day Toluwani Osibamowo /news/2021-04-16/texas-house-gives-initial-approval-to-constitutional-carry-which-would-allow-people-to-carry-a-gun-without-a-license 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. Texans under current state law must generally be licensed to carry handguns, either openly or concealed. Fri, 16 Apr 2021 16:00:31 GMT /news/2021-04-16/texas-house-gives-initial-approval-to-constitutional-carry-which-would-allow-people-to-carry-a-gun-without-a-license Cassandra Pollock, Texas Tribune /texas-news/2021-04-14/bill-to-allow-constitutional-carry-of-firearms-gains-momentum-in-texas-house Opponents, including firearm instructors and police, worry permitless carry would be a public safety risk. Wed, 14 Apr 2021 22:00:06 GMT /texas-news/2021-04-14/bill-to-allow-constitutional-carry-of-firearms-gains-momentum-in-texas-house Florian Martin | Houston Public Media /texas-news/2017-01-03/lawmaker-seeks-to-pass-constitutional-carry-gun-bill-in-2017 A hotly contested legislative session in 2015 led to two controversial gun laws: One that allows for the open carry of handguns and another that permits… Tue, 03 Jan 2017 16:30:00 GMT /texas-news/2017-01-03/lawmaker-seeks-to-pass-constitutional-carry-gun-bill-in-2017 Alex Samuels Texas Tribune