Special Texas Senate Committee Holds Hearing On Constitutional Carry Bill

Dallas TX

30 April, 2021

11:33 AM

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CBS Dallas/Fort Worth April 30, 2021 After a constitutional carry bill initially stalled in the Texas Senate, a new special committee on constitutional issues formed by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick held a hearing on the measure Thursday. The legislation, House Bill 1927, was approved by the full House. If approved and signed into law, it would allow those who pass a background check and over the age of 21 to carry a handgun without having a license or training as required now. CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.