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.
The Truth on 2A Sanctuary in Texas
2A Sanctuary Bill Update Last week, the House passed HB 2622 by Holland and the Senate passed SB 513 by Hall. Both of these bills contain language that is now being called “Second Amendment Sanctuary”—although the concept is not new. We have been testifying on similar bills (under different nicknames) in Texas since 2013. Now, […]
Suppressor Freedom on the House Floor TODAY
HB 957 by Oliverson, the Suppressor Freedom bill, is on the House floor today! Please call your State Representative and ask them to vote YES on HB 957! Find your State Representative’s Capitol Office contact information here. Current law: To own a suppressor, one must comply with an onerous set of Federal rules and regulations […]
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 […]
2A Hero Senator Bob Hall Passes 2A Sanctuary Bill
We are thrilled that the Senate took action this week to pass Senator Bob Hall’s Second Amendment Sanctuary bill, SB 513. Senator Hall has been a staunch advocate for your rights for many years and is a strong friend of Gun Owners of America. Senator Hall filed the strongest 2A Sanctuary bill in the Senate. His is […]
How To Attend the Senate Constitutional Carry Hearing
UPDATE: Arriving at the Capitol now? Download our Activist Handout! Thursday, April 29, 2021 is the big day! The Senate Special Committee on Constitutional Issues will hold a public hearing on Constitutional Carry, HB 1927. Please come to the Capitol, sit in the hearing room, and testify if you are able. Here are some instructions, […]
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 […]
GOA Texas Bullet 4-19-2021
Constitutional Carry Passes Texas House 87-58! On Thursday, the House voted 84-56 on 2nd Reading after Rep. Matt Schaefer spent nearly 7 hours on the House floor masterfully defending your rights during the HB 1927 debate. (See video here, at 01:20:30.) On Friday, the House voted to approve HB 1927 on final passage (3rd Reading) – 87-58. The bill remains very strong. One Republican voted against (Rep. Meyer) and 7 […]