Lawmakers debate bill that would allow handguns on college campuses

Source: star-telegram.c Posted By: SW2009 5745 days ago

AUSTIN — Texas lawmakers considered legislation Monday to allow concealed handguns on college campuses as officials from the state’s private colleges and universities urged lawmakers to exclude their institutions from the measure.

The bill by Rep. Joe Driver, R-Garland, would allow Texans with concealed-handgun permits to carry their weapons onto college and university campuses.

Driver said his legislation would apply to people 21 and older, thus affecting a relatively small percentage of the....

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