A measure long sought by conservative activists allowing Texans to carry handguns without a license is on the cusp of becoming law after the Texas Senate on Monday approved a compromise on the bill, sending it to Gov. Greg Abbott.
Abbott has said he would sign the bill into law.
"We should have 'constitutional carry' in Texas," Abbott told North Texas radio host Rick Roberts in April.
The bill stiffens prison time for convicted felons who are caught with a gun with a minimum five years in prison.
Sen. Charles Schwertner (R - Georgetown) hailed it's passage on Facebook on Monday:
"The Texas Senate just passed the Conference Committee report on House Bill 1927. This bill is a strong Constitutional Carry bill that will restore the right of law-abiding Texans to carry a handgun without a license for the defense of themselves and their loved ones. Now on to the Governor’s desk!"
Sen. Dawn Buckingham (R - Lakeway) called it, "a historic day for Texas and the Constitution."
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