Texas House to Vote on Constitutional Carry Legislation for First Time

For the first time in history, “constitutional carry” legislation to remove the requirement of individuals to hold a gun permit from the state will be voted on in the Texas House.

Despite being a perennial priority of the Republican Party of Texas, the bill has not received much traction in the Texas Legislature in recent sessions. With new leadership in the House Committee on Homeland Security and Public Safety in Chair James White (R–Hillister), various versions of constitutional carry were given hearings.

Now, House Bill 1927 by State Rep. Matt Schaefer (R–Tyler) has been placed on Thursday’s major state calendar for the House, putting it at the front of the line for consideration.

The placement comes despite protests from a small contingent of license to carry instructors on Tuesday, who argued the move would put Texans at risk.