Will Texas Lawmakers Finally Pass Constitutional Carry?

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Texas Scorecard by Brandon Waltens January 7, 2021

Could 2021 be the year constitutional carry finally becomes law?

Concealed carry has been a top priority for the Republican Party of Texas and gun owners across the Lone Star State for over a decade, but efforts to eliminate the requirement of a state gun permit were once again defeated during the last legislative session.

Could 2021 be the year constitutional carry finally becomes law?

For the past several sessions, the bill has been filed and championed by State Rep. Jonathan Stickland (R–Bedford), with another variation being filed by State Rep. James White (R–Hillister). Last year, however, Stickland announced he would not seek re-election.

State Rep. Kyle Biedermann (R–Fredericksburg), who has served in the Texas House since 2017, has promised to file the bill this session.

“Our Constitution was written to ensure certain rights of all citizens. Everyone has the right to life and to protect that life from harm. No one should have to pay a fee or get permission from the government before being able to do so legally,” Biedermann said in August. “I look forward to working with my colleagues to restore the rights of Texans.”

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