Texas lawmaker defends new permitless carry law against criticism from gun control advocateThe law that went into effect Sept. 1 allows anyone 21 years or older to carry a handgun in public without need for a permit or training.
Abortion ban, permitless carry, elections bill: The week that solidified Texas' hard right turn after the 2020 electionTexas’ new near-total abortion ban, one of the most restrictive in the nation, punctuated a week that brought into stunning relief just how far the state’s political pend...
Analysis: New laws reflect Republican lawmakers’ focus on their right flankFrom abortion restrictions to guns, the Texas Legislature's regular session Republican victories were just the beginning.
Texans can carry handguns without a license or training starting Sept. 1, after Gov. Greg Abbott signs permitless carry bill into law
Texas Republican leaders promised action on gun safety after the El Paso shooting. Instead, they passed permitless carry.
After Texas House rejects Senate changes, bill allowing permitless carrying of handguns will get hashed out behind closed doors
