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Jason Govender
Texas Campus Carry
Goals
Appease only a small percentage
of students and Texans
Lower rape/assault stats
Lower gun violence on campuses
Self-Defense from violence
Protection from mass shootings
Constitutional Right
If you have a Texas handgun license, you are eligible to carry your weapon on campus.
Restrictions
History of certain mental illness
Certain high-misdemeanors
People with felony charges
Convicted felons
You must pass a classroom
and gun range training course
Must be 21+ (or
18 if member is
in military)
Legal - 2017
Community Colleges and some Private Colleges
A number of Private colleges already
allow Campus Carry
Allowed in Campus Buildings, classrooms and dorms
Colleges may set up own rules
for carry locations.
Allowed
Student Lounges
Common Areas
Cafeterias
Not Allowed
Chemical Labs
Sporting events
Dorm rooms
Staff offices
No Open Carry
Out of Sight
Must be concealed and/or in holder
Abbott (R) passed Bill
Opposed by many Democrats
as well as University administrators
and faculty.
Originally was not expected to pass
Bill's author, Sen. Brian Birdwell (R-Granbury)
Aboott stated he would sign any bill
that advances 2nd Amendment
rights in Texas
Interest groups
& Supporters
Students for Concealed Carry
Texas State Rifle Assoc.
2nd Amendment activists
CHL Holders
NRA
Open Carry activists
Open Carry Texas
Open Carry Tarrant County
Politicians
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick
Gov. Abbott
Mostly Republican
