The proliferation of mass shootings has opened up the debate about gun laws among politicians in Texas, and about whether new restrictions are needed. But not among all Texas politicians.
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University of Texas/Texas Tribune Polls
Analysis: Why Texas Republicans are launching trial balloons on gun laws
Two University of Texas/Texas Tribune pollsters say top state officials edging into slightly tighter gun control laws are taking their cues from the changing electoral climate — not from changing attitudes among voters.
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El Paso shooting
Texas had 7 mass shootings over 10 years. Meanwhile, gun control has loosened statewide.
Texas has a history of deadly mass shootings. Many have sparked public debate about what legislation should be passed to prevent another one.
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University of Texas/Texas Tribune Polls
Texas shootings haven’t upended voters’ views on guns, UT/TT poll finds
A slim majority of Texans favor stricter gun laws, but voters have their limits, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll
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The 2019 Texas Tribune Festival
El Paso Mayor Dee Margo says he won’t support mandatory buyback of assault weapons
During a panel at The Texas Tribune Festival, Margo doubled down on his support of background checks but stopped short of supporting any other gun control measures.
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Criminal Justice
How to report a possible community, school safety threat in 10 minutes
Community members can report a potential threat to iWatchTexas via an app, online or over the phone. The resource launched last year, shortly after the shooting at Santa Fe High School.
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The 2019 Texas Tribune Festival
Watch a 2019 Texas Tribune Festival conversation about El Paso, Dayton and mass shootings
Watch a conversation with El Paso Mayor Dee Margo and Dayton, Ohio, Mayor Nan Whaley as they talked about an unbearably tragic weekend and a remarkably resilient aftermath.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott suggests improving voluntary background checks for person-to-person gun sales
Abbott stopped short of saying the Legislature should make the background checks mandatory.
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Politics
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and NRA feud over gun background checks
The frequent allies traded jabs in the wake of two mass shootings in Texas.
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Analysis: The delicate balance of protecting Texans in a state that worships guns
Shootings in Odessa and El Paso added pressure on Republican state leaders to do more to protect Texans. But in a state that prides itself on lenient firearms laws, the politics are treacherous.
