Measure would let Texas legislators carry concealed weapons into bars, churches, schools

AUSTIN — After the shooting of Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, Texas lawmakers want the right to carry concealed guns where the public can’t, including bars, churches, schools and sporting events.
State law allows residents to be licensed to carry a concealed handgun but restricts some locations. A bill under consideration in a House committee would exempt legislators and statewide officeholders from those restrictions.

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