House Bill 1177 passed by a vote of 16-15 and now heads to Gov. Greg Abbott for his signature or veto. If it becomes law, any Texan who can legally own a firearm would be able to carry their handgun, open or concealed, for a full week after a state or natural disaster is declared.
Sen. Joan Huffman of Houston, one of the three Republicans who voted against it, raised concerns that the bill was dramatically expanded from the version the Senate debated earlier this year to one that could present real problems for police working after a hurricane or other disaster.
"It's really, really poor public policy that is not well thought out," said Huffman, a former judge. "It is not solving a problem. It is creating a problem."
No it is not, police should not be bothering citizens going about their business ... just because someone has a hand gun concealed or open carry.
Personally I think an SKS or Mosin is a better choice
Sen. Joan Huffman of Houston, one of the three Republicans who voted against it, raised concerns that the bill was dramatically expanded from the version the Senate debated earlier this year to one that could present real problems for police working after a hurricane or other disaster.
"It's really, really poor public policy that is not well thought out," said Huffman, a former judge. "It is not solving a problem. It is creating a problem."
Texas just passed a bill to let people carry their handguns for a full week after natural disasters
AUSTIN — The Texas Senate on Sunday night narrowly approved a bill that would allow Texans to carry their guns for up to a week after a natural...
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No it is not, police should not be bothering citizens going about their business ... just because someone has a hand gun concealed or open carry.
Personally I think an SKS or Mosin is a better choice
