Texas Senate Approves Open Carry Bill

By Bob Owens

The Texas Senate has passed a bill to give concealed carry permit holders the option of open-carrying a handgun.

The Senate gave final approval Tuesday to a bill that would allow Texans to openly carry handguns in a shoulder or belt holster. The measure was approved on a 20-10 vote with all Republicans voting yes and all Democrats – except one who was absent – voting no.

Sen. John Whitmire, D-Houston, was the only senator to speak against the legislation on Tuesday, a day after the proposal was hotly debated before it was given tentative approval. Whitmire said the bill …read more

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