Texas Democrats took advantage of a pre-filing opportunity to introduce a red flag bill and a range of other gun control measures ahead of the state's 2027 legislative session, which is not set to begin until January 12. The move comes on the heels of what Democrats are describing as a blue wave election result, giving the minority party renewed motivation to push stricter firearms legislation in a traditionally conservative state.
Source: Breitbart News Network — Blue Wave Results: Democrats File Red Flag Bill, Other Gun Controls in Texas Legislature. Also reported by The New York Times.
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