on August 1, 2016 in World News
Campus Carry Goes into Effect in Texas
by Lana Shadwick Pro-gun advocates worked throughout the 84th Texas Legislative Session to pass campus and open carry bills. The campus carry law went into effect on August 1, the anniversary of the first mass-shooting in the nation. On May 31, 2015 the Texas Legislature passed SB 11, the “Campus Carry Bill,” as reported by Breitbart Texas. Both Abbott and Patrick stated their support for campus carry, and SB 11, and two open carry bills, were among the first that Patrick sent to committee in the session, as Breitbart Texas reported. Governor Abbott said “he would sign any bill that expands gun rights… View Article
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