Constitutional Carry Moves to Conference Committee
The Texas House took another step Wednesday night in moving Constitutional Carry forward – despite the games being played by Lt. Governor Dan Patrick. As we told you earlier, the Senate passed HB 1927, the Constitutional Carry bill, last week. However, the Lt. Governor pushed through a packet of amendments that not only weakened the […]
Tell the Senate to Fix the Constitutional Carry Bill NOW
As you may have heard, the Texas Senate voted 18-13 last week on the Constitutional Carry bill, HB 1927. Unfortunately, the Senate, led by Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, created some major problems. Whenever the Senate adds any amendments to a bill already passed by the House, that bill has to go back to the House. […]
HB 2967: Firearm Carry Clarification
HB 2967, a GOA-endorsed bill, is stuck in the Calendars committee. This bill is important to protect gun owners’ rights. It would end unjust criminalization of a motorcyclist’s right to carry a handgun. It would keep honest, law-abiding Texans from being harassed or detained for carrying a handgun when they were wrongly put on the […]
Today could be the day for HB 1927!
Today could be the BIG day: Constitutional Carry, HB 1927, is eligible to be heard on the Senate floor today. The two big questions: Will Lt. Governor Dan Patrick muster the votes needed to bring the bill to the floor AND pass it? Will Texas Senators pass true Constitutional Carry, or will they cave to […]
URGENT: Constitutional Carry Needs Your Help to Pass the Senate
HB 1927, Constitutional Carry, could get a vote on the Senate floor as early as TOMORROW. But we need your help to get it across the finish line. Several Senators are refusing to commit to supporting HB 1927—and your right to self-defense. Their refusal could kill our chances at Constitutional Carry this session. This is unacceptable—especially because the […]
GOA Texas Bullet: 5-3-2021
Constitutional Carry: Senate Hearing was a Success! Last Thursday, the Senate Special Committee on Constitutional Issues met for 10 hours to hear public testimony on HB 1927, Constitutional Carry. See the video. 187 people registered “in favor” (with 78 testifying) and 161 registered “against” (with 72 testifying). Five people registered “on,” mostly law enforcement personnel. See […]
GOA Texas Director Rachel Malone fights for Constitutional Carry in Texas
Rachel Malone, Gun Owners of America Texas Director, addresses the Texas Senate’s special committee on Constitutional Issues.
Help Constitutional Carry to the Senate Floor Without Poison Pills
Please note, this form may not work on the Safari browser or other Apple products. We apologize for any inconvenience. You can find your Senator’s contact information online. Constitutional Carry is moving forward in the Senate! The Senate Special Committee on Constitutional Issues met for nearly 10 hours yesterday to hear public testimony on HB […]
GOA TEXAS BULLET 4-26-2021
Constitutional Carry has a Senate Hearing this Thursday! Constitutional Carry, HB 1927, is set for a Senate hearing this Thursday at 9 am. It is the only bill on the agenda. See hearing notice. Lt. Governor Patrick set up a new special committee just for Constitutional Carry. A majority of committee members have already committed to supporting the issue. This […]
Is Dan Patrick trying to sabotage Constitutional Carry?
Please note, this form may not work on the Safari browser or other Apple products. We apologize for any inconvenience. You can find your Senator’s contact information online. The Texas House passed a strong Constitutional Carry bill (HB 1927) a week ago in a decisive 87-58 bipartisan vote. But instead of immediately moving HB 1927 forward […]
HB 1927: Constitutional Carry
CLICK HERE to download the GOA Texas HB1927: Constitutional Carry Handout Updated 4-29-2021 You can print the handout easily in either color or black-and-white. If you prefer, here is a JPG image of the handout that you can easily share on social media.
GOA Texas Bullet 4-12-2021
Suppressor Freedom Bill Our priority bill, HB 957 by Oliverson, receives a hearing in the House State Affairs Committee this Wednesday! The bill repeals the Texas ban on owning suppressors that don’t have a Federal tax stamp and allows Texans to manufacture, sell, and own a “Made in Texas” suppressor that is not subject to Federal regulations. Give public […]