Supreme Court Tosses Suit by Mexico Targeting American Firearms Companies
In the lawsuit, Mexico claimed that Smith & Wesson and Interstate Arms were in some way responsible for the criminal use of their product by the Mexican cartels.
Texas Secures Temporary Restraining Order, Stopping Unlawful ATF Rule from Taking Effect
Texas Attorney General has secured a temporary restraining order from a federal judge that prevents an unlawful rule promulgated by the ATF from taking effect.
Background Check Loophole Closed
Legislators passed a bill that requires courts to report certain involuntary mental health hospitalizations to the federal gun background check system.
Watch: Texas House Committee Debates Firearms Bills
One of these bills would raise the minimum age to 21 years old to purchase certain semi-automatic rifles.
AG Joins Coalition to Stop Biden Administration from Regulating Non-Functional Firearm Parts
Paxton joined an Arizona-led complaint against the ATF, the Department of Justice, and the Acting Director of ATF, to fight the Biden administration’s unconstitutional rulemaking that would regulate firearm parts manufacturers.
Fugitive Caught After Firing Handgun
This morning, 9-1-1 calls were received of shots fired in the 1800 block of E. King Avenue. Several callers advised that the shooter was across the street from the Police Department.
Texas Constitutional Carry Takes Effect September 1, 2021
Under the new law, Texans will longer need that licensing to carry a handgun. However, a background check is still required for the purchase of a firearm.