Red-Flag Orders, Age Restrictions Among 20 Texas Gun Bills Filed– www.dailysignal.com
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- Texas Democrat lawmakers filed at least 23 firearm-related bills ahead of the 90th Texas legislative session.
- The proposals include red-flag orders, background checks, age restrictions, firearm-transfer limits, and increased criminal penalties.
- The Texas Legislature convenes Jan. 12, 2027, with Republicans holding a slim Senate majority.
Texas Democrat lawmakers have filed at least 23 firearm-related bills ahead of the 90th legislative session, proposing restrictions on firearm purchases, new background-check requirements, and the implementation of red-flag laws.
The proposals also include measures targeting firearm possession by sex offenders, increasing criminal penalties for certain firearm-related offenses, and expanding local governments’ authority to regulate firearm carry in certain places.
