Texas lawmakers debate gun seizure legislation as Governor weighs in via Twitter

By Chris Eger

During the all-day hearing, Gov. Abbott made it clear on social media he didn’t endorse so-called red flag legislation, and would not sign a bill if he thought it limited gun rights (Photo: Abbott’s office)
In a debate sparked by the Santa Fe School shooting in the state last month, a Texas House committee held a marathon hearing on Tuesday to discuss “red flag” laws.
Termed “lethal violence protective orders” by Texas supporters, the concept of allowing those close to an individual believed to be a threat to themselves or others to ask a court to seize their guns was part of Gov. Greg Abbott’s 44-page school security plan introduced in May. Formulated after roundtable discussions following the high-profile school shooting that left 10 dead, the plan included a variety of campus security updates, and a nod to gun industry safety programs but little in the way of gun control legislation. Sponsors of LVPO’s in the Lone Star State are eager to make the most of the chance they have.
“The law would allow a person’s family members (or a police officer acting through a prosecutor) to ask a judge to temporarily remove firearms from a person’s possession if they pose an immediate

Source: Guns.com