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3. I found this. Doesn't state the percentage but it's probably true

Tue May 24, 2022, 05:43 PM

May 2022

Texas does not currently require background checks for firearms sold or traded at gun
shows by private individuals or unlicensed vendors.

http://www.houstontx.gov/againstgunviolence/public/documents/86th-Session-Background-Checks-at-Gun-Shows.pdf

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50% of guns sold in TX do not get a background check. [View all] Cattledog May 2022 OP

What the hell?!?!?!?! BigmanPigman May 2022 #1

Source? nt sarisataka May 2022 #2

I found this. Doesn't state the percentage but it's probably true JoanofArgh May 2022 #3

It is true that sarisataka May 2022 #5

All gun sold when new get back ground checks thatdemguy May 2022 #4