With political pressure mounting, the Texas Senate is searching for a way to advance a measure allowing the permitless carry of handguns, even as support for it across the upper chamber remains in doubt. The Senate has been feeling the heat since the House approved what supporters have dubbed a “constitutional carry” proposal last week, […]

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