He said the campaign had relied on volunteers to circulate petition sheets, rather than paying professional signature gatherers. Another chief petitioner, state Rep. Like most gun control proposals, SB was among the most contentious bills lawmakers took up during the regular session. The bill was an amalgamation of two separate proposals , which were united by Democrats to ensure passage of top priorities for members in the House and Senate.
The other piece of the bill enacts new gun bans in the state Capitol and Portland International Airport. It also allows public school districts, community colleges and universities to set their own policy banning guns.
While possessing a gun in public buildings is already illegal for many, state law has long had an exception for people who hold concealed handgun licenses. SB removes that exemption. State Sen. On Friday, she said she was not surprised the effort to overturn the law failed. Got a tip? Email Mallory at Mfalk kera. You can follow Mallory on Twitter MalloryFalk. KERA News is made possible through the generosity of our members.
If you find this reporting valuable, consider making a tax-deductible gift today. Thank you. Search Query Show Search. Show Search Search Query. Play Live Radio. Next Up:. Available On Air Stations. All Streams. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email. Here is a rundown of the new laws: House Bill : Known as permitless or constitutional carry, it allows Texans to carry handguns in public without a license and the background check and training that a license requires.
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