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by Ben Philpott, The Texas Tribune
June 3, 2014
Groups pushing to expand the ability to carry firearms openly in Texas will be welcomed at this week’s state Republican convention, but the GOP says the guns themselves will have to stay out because alcohol is served at the convention venue.
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Ben Philpott is a senior reporter for KUT-FM, Austin’s National Public Radio affiliate. He has been covering state politics and dozens of other topics for the station since 2002, during which time he... More by Ben Philpott
