gun rights

Texans who lost gun licenses due to Harvey can get new ones for free

By Cassandra Pollock Sept. 12, 2017

Texans who have lost or damaged their license to carry a handgun as a result of Hurricane Harvey can receive a free replacement, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday. Full Story

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Now you can carry any knife (almost) anywhere in Texas

By Emma Platoff Sept. 12, 2017

A new state law eliminates the category of "illegal knives," effectively expanding knife owners' freedom to carry blades almost anywhere in the state. Full Story

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Staffer of Rep. Roger Williams among those shot at GOP baseball practice

By Abby Livingston and Bobby Blanchard Updated: June 14, 2017

U.S. Rep. Roger Williams said he dove for the dugout as a gunman began shooting Wednesday morning during a GOP congressional baseball practice in Virginia. U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise and one of Williams' staffers were among those shot. Full Story

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Hey Texplainer: Is it legal for me to shoot my gun into the air in celebration?

By Matthew Watkins Jan. 4, 2017

Hey Texplainer: A state lawmaker who was hit in the head by a stray bullet during a New Year’s celebration says he plans to file a bill to stop "celebratory gunfire." Isn't shooting your gun into the air already illegal in Texas? Full Story