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Ken Paxton withdrew an opinion on gun bans weeks after suing Texas state fair for a similar restriction
Read full article: Ken Paxton withdrew an opinion on gun bans weeks after suing Texas state fair for a similar restrictionPaxton sued Dallas and state fair officials last month, arguing the fair’s private organizer had violated state law by banning firearms on the fairgrounds.
U.S. Supreme Court allows gun restrictions for domestic violence suspects
Read full article: U.S. Supreme Court allows gun restrictions for domestic violence suspectsJustices ruled that the federal government did not violate a Texas man’s Second Amendment rights when barring him from possessing firearms.
Families of Uvalde shooting victims suing gun manufacturer, Instagram, video game company
Read full article: Families of Uvalde shooting victims suing gun manufacturer, Instagram, video game companyThe lawsuit accuses Daniel Defense, the manufacturer of the shooter’s weapon, of marketing its products to young people.
Families of Uvalde shooting victims sue Texas DPS officers for waiting to confront gunman
Read full article: Families of Uvalde shooting victims sue Texas DPS officers for waiting to confront gunmanIn a separate settlement, the city of Uvalde will pay $2 million to the families, create a permanent memorial to the victims and provide enhanced training for police officers.
Trump, Abbott paint gun rights as imperiled at NRA convention
Read full article: Trump, Abbott paint gun rights as imperiled at NRA conventionIn their speeches, the former president and the Texas governor described the protection of Second Amendment rights as contingent on Trump’s presidential reelection.
Gun rights YouTuber Brandon Herrera gains momentum in race against U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales
Read full article: Gun rights YouTuber Brandon Herrera gains momentum in race against U.S. Rep. Tony GonzalesGonzales is taking heat from the right for his vote in support of the bipartisan gun safety bill passed after the Uvalde school shooting.
“The families deserve more”: Uvalde city report clears local officers of wrongdoing
Read full article: “The families deserve more”: Uvalde city report clears local officers of wrongdoingFamilies were infuriated by praise for local law enforcement in a report on the Robb Elementary School shooting released Thursday by a private investigator.
As suicide rate increases, gun safety advocates call for more firearm regulations
Read full article: As suicide rate increases, gun safety advocates call for more firearm regulationsA recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report showed a new record for people using firearms in suicides. Texas gun safety and mental health advocates say the report highlights a need for gun laws the state does not have.
Kimberly Mata-Rubio, whose daughter died in the Uvalde school shooting, loses bid to become mayor
Read full article: Kimberly Mata-Rubio, whose daughter died in the Uvalde school shooting, loses bid to become mayorMata-Rubio’s daughter Lexi was among 19 children killed in the massacre at Robb Elementary last year. In a special election, Mata-Rubio lost to Cody Smith, who previously held the position.
U.S. Supreme Court hears Texas case about whether domestic violence suspects can be banned from having guns
Read full article: U.S. Supreme Court hears Texas case about whether domestic violence suspects can be banned from having gunsThe high court heard arguments in the case brought by Zackey Rahimi, who went on a shooting spree after being placed under a domestic violence protective order. Rahimi argues that his constitutional right to bear arms was violated.
A public health response helped reduce fatal car wrecks in Texas. Can it do the same for gun deaths?
Read full article: A public health response helped reduce fatal car wrecks in Texas. Can it do the same for gun deaths?For the first time in a generation, Texans were more likely to die of gunshot wounds than car crashes in 2021. Experts worry a lack of research on the issue has hampered the search for solutions.
“It’s hell”: Surge of Texas kids dying from gun violence carves canyons of grief through families
Read full article: “It’s hell”: Surge of Texas kids dying from gun violence carves canyons of grief through familiesIn 2012, around 100 Texans under 18 died of gunshot wounds. Last year, that number reached nearly 300.
After fighting for Uvalde residents, Roland Gutierrez struggles to break through crowded field to challenge Ted Cruz
Read full article: After fighting for Uvalde residents, Roland Gutierrez struggles to break through crowded field to challenge Ted CruzThe Democrat has dedicated significant energy to probing law enforcement’s response to the Uvalde school shooting. But he faces a fundraising deficit against U.S. Rep. Colin Allred of Dallas.
Watch Gabrielle Giffords and Mark Kelly speak at the 2023 Texas Tribune Festival
Read full article: Watch Gabrielle Giffords and Mark Kelly speak at the 2023 Texas Tribune FestivalGiffords, a former U.S. representative, and Kelly, a U.S. senator, spoke to Katie Couric about combating the epidemic of gun violence.
Kyle Rittenhouse launches nonprofit with far-right Texans as he ramps up political engagement in the state
Read full article: Kyle Rittenhouse launches nonprofit with far-right Texans as he ramps up political engagement in the stateThe activist known for shooting Black Lives Matter protesters in 2020 has created the Rittenhouse Foundation, which promises to fight for gun rights and includes leaders who have close ties to ultraconservative megadonors from West Texas.
Texans do not need a license to carry, but some gun owners still want one
Read full article: Texans do not need a license to carry, but some gun owners still want oneSince the permitless carry law passed in 2021, Texans have not needed a license to carry a gun. But gun instructors and some gun owners still see the benefits in taking the classes necessary to obtain a license.
New school safety laws seek to add armed guards, chaplains and mental health training. Here’s what you need to know.
Read full article: New school safety laws seek to add armed guards, chaplains and mental health training. Here’s what you need to know.Experts say many of the changes will bolster school safety but some requirements may be challenging for public schools to implement by the upcoming school year with limited funding and staffing constraints.