Disgraceful
Texas Republican leaders promised action on gun safety after the El Paso mass shooting. Instead, they passed permitless carry, which allows people to carry hidden, loaded handguns in public without a background check or training. #TXlege https://t.co/hAzMztBdJb
— Shannon Watts (@shannonrwatts) June 6, 2021
Texas Republicans found just 16 cases of false addresses on registration forms out of 11 million votes in 2020 & tried to pass country's worst voter suppression law
— Ari Berman (@AriBerman) June 1, 2021
Texas had 3,683 gun deaths in 2019 & legislature passed bill allowing Texans to carry guns without a permit
Texas Republicans in the House and the Senate, most of whom work day jobs and convene every two years for 140 days to pass legislation, took an ultraconservative turn this season, banning abortions and loosening gun laws. https://t.co/1JBgASRmK2
— NYT National News (@NYTNational) June 2, 2021
Today is #NationalGunViolenceAwarenessDay. Texas has had 4 of the top 10 mass shootings. In response, Texas Republicans passed permitless carry, making it easier for criminals to access dangerous weapons. Enough is enough. We need common sense gun reforms. #WearOrange @MomsDemand pic.twitter.com/mxMKlYeA6X
— Ann Johnson (@VoteAnnJohnson) June 4, 2021
NEW: Texas police just arrested a white supremacist in Kerrville – outside San Antonio – who was planning a mass shooting at a Walmart.
— Shannon Watts (@shannonrwatts) May 31, 2021
Last week, Texas lawmakers voted to remove background check and training requirements for concealed carry. #txlege https://t.co/1jxI4mw6Xv
Sad! 