Two Republicans Join Democrats To Advance Gun Control Measure
From the Texas Minute by the Texas Scorecard
Following the tragic shooting in Allen, Texas, over the weekend committed by a 33-year-old man, two Republicans in a Texas House committee voted with Democrats to raise the age for semi-automatic rifle purchases larger than a .22 caliber from 18 to 21. Sydnie Henry has the story.
Texas House Committee Moves Gun Control Legislation Following Shooting
The Texas House Committee on Homeland Security & Public Safety called a short-notice meeting Monday morning to pass House Bill 2744 by State Rep. Tracy King (D–Uvalde).
In a nine-member committee with a 5-4 makeup of Republicans to Democrats, Republican State Reps. Justin Holland of Heath and Sam Harless of Spring voted with the Democrats to approve the measure.
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