In this edition of 'Texas: The Issue Is', state Rep. Chris Turner speaks with FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski about the state of the debate on gun control in the Texas legislature.
Now, a year after that attack, the session is coming to a close with memorials to the victims, but the heartache remains, along with questions about if what was done during this session is the proper response to Uvalde and the recent attack in Allen. spoke to state Rep. Chris Turner , former House Democratic Caucus chairman, about where this debate is going.
But those have fallen on deaf ears, by and large, by the leadership.A background bill did pass involving juveniles and their past criminal record. Isn't that a victory?That's an important measure, and I'm glad that it passed. Absolutely. But we need to do so much more. We ought to close background check loopholes for all buyers. We ought to ensure that we raise the age to 21 for buying these high-powered, high velocity weapons.
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