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Source: Houston Chronicle
Gov. Greg Abbott has signed Texas constitutional carry legislation, allowing Texans over age 21 to openly carry handguns in public without a license starting Sept. 1.
The law, a huge win for guns rights advocates, was one of the most controversial measures passed this session. Bill supporters said the legislation would simply restore Second Amendment rights to law-abiding Texans, while critics have said the move will only lead to more gun violence.
Abbott signed the legislation Wednesday afternoon without immediate comment, per the states online bill tracker. His office sent out a media advisory shortly afterward, saying the governor would hold a ceremony in San Antonio on Thursday to sign off on several bills related to gun rights, including permitless carry.
The law will remove the states $40 fee to obtain a handgun license, and will also take away training requirements. While gun advocates say they arent against safety courses, they assert the training should be voluntary.
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