Fifth Gun Buyback event nets 500 guns
HOUSTON — More than 500 guns were collected at the City of Houston’s fifth gun buyback event that was held Saturday at the METRO facility on Harwin. The …
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Democrat legislators file gun safety bill
AUSTIN — Members of the Texas Senate Democratic Caucus filed Senate Bill 1274. Four days after the gut-wrenching tragedy in Uvalde, the caucus urged Governor Abbott to immediately …
Abbott lists 7 Legislative Priorities
STATE OF THE STATE: By Patrick Svitek Texas Tribune SAN MARCOS Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday outlined his highest priorities for the legislative session, offering an agenda centered …
Gun BuyBack takes 845 guns off Street
HOUSTON- Due to an overwhelming response from the public, the One Safe Houston Gun Buyback collected 845 firearms and distributed nearly $100,000 in gift cards on Saturday, July …
City, County join in Gun BuyBack program
HOUSTON – As part of his One Safe Houston initiative, Mayor Sylvester Turner is holding a Gun Buyback program to reduce the number of guns on our streets. …
Cornyn’s Senate Panel drafts new limited Gun Safety laws
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-Texas), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.), along with Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), Cory Booker (D- N.J.), …
Abbott orders School Safety Study instead of Special Session on guns
AUSTIN – In lieu of calling a special session of the legislature to deal with new regulations to curb mass shootings, as requested by several state legislators, Governor …
Uvalde mass shooting stirs up Gun Control debate
PROTESTS MOUNT AT NRA CONVENTION HOUSTON – Protestors outside the NRA (National Rifle Association) national convention at GRB Convention Center this weekend, blamed the proliferation of guns and …
Sen. Carol Alvarado on Gun Safety Reform
Austin, TX — The Texas Senate Democratic Caucus sent the following letter to Governor Abbott: Dear Governor Abbott: The members of the Texas Senate Democratic Caucus urge you …