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Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Dropping carry fees a legislative priority
by Chris EgerAmong the low number, high priority pieces of legislation backed by the lieutenant governor for 2017 is one reducing the handgun licensing fee in the Lone Star State.
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Texas lawmaker to seek constitutional carry
by Chris EgerThe Lone Star State could be the largest in the country to codify the right to carry a concealed handgun without a permit if a bill filed this week becomes law.
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‘Cocks Not Glocks’ crew gets invited to the White House
by Chris EgerThey think it's the first time "dildo" has been said in the Roosevelt Room in the West Wing.
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Texas campus carry costs far less than schools claimed
by Chris EgerDuring the legislative process for campus carry in Texas, two university systems estimated the cost would be tens of millions, but in actuality costs appear to be far less.
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4,500 dildos for a ‘crowd of hundreds’ at gun control rally
by Chris EgerThe number of donated adult entertainment devices outnumbered attendees at the Cocks Not Glocks rally against campus carry at the University of Texas on Wednesday.
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‘Cocks Not Glocks’ event promises to be largest anti-gun rally in Texas
by Chris EgerWith classes set to begin for the University of Texas's 2016 Long Session on Wednesday, those opposed to campus carry have amassed sketchy van loads of phallic protest props.
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Court refuses Texas professors’ attempt to block campus carry
by Chris EgerA federal judge on Monday refused to issue a preliminary injunction in the lawsuit by three University of Texas professors who do not want legal concealed carry in their classes.
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Texas AG seeks to head-off ‘frivolous’ suit against campus carry
by Chris EgerState Attorney Gen. Ken Paxton this week filed paperwork opposing a lawsuit by three University of Texas professors who do not want legal concealed carry in their classes.
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Campus carry comes to Texas effective Aug. 1
by Chris EgerUnder a new law that takes effect Monday, public and private colleges and universities across the Lone Star State could see lawful concealed carry on campus begin on the anniversary of a tragic school shooting.
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Citing Dallas attack, Texas police seek to restrict open carry
by Chris EgerWith the ability to openly carry handguns taking effect this year, some in the law enforcement community are asking lawmakers to take a harder look at the practice after a deadly shooting.
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University of Texas professors file suit opposing looming campus carry law
by Chris EgerWith gun free zones on Texas colleges and universities set to change next month, three UT professors have filed suit against the state on free speech, due process and equal protection grounds.
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Texas A&M to allow campus carry in class and dorms
by Chris EgerIn a departure from other public universities in Texas scrambling to establish policies on concealed carry before August, TAMU is recommending few restrictions.
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