Coverage dated May 7, 2023 to May 8, 2023

Texas lawmakers advance 'Raise the Age' gun-control bill

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Texas lawmakers on Monday voted a bill out of committee that would raise the legal age to buy an assault-style weapon to 21.

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Triblive
Texas bill to raise age on AR-style gun purchases advances days after Allen shooting (opens Triblive)
Published May 7, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas — Facing pressure from parents whose children died in the Uvalde school massacre, a Texas House committee voted Monday to raise the minimum age to buy AR-style rifles from 18 to 21. Two Republicans, Reps. Sam Harless of Spring and Justin Holland of Rockwall, joined with all six
Fox26 Houston
In surprise move days after Allen mall shooting, Texas House panel OKs bill raising age to buy semi-automatic rifles (opens Fox26 Houston)
Published May 7, 2023
Fox26 Houston's feed description
The legislation would raise the minimum age for purchasing certain firearms but likely wouldn’t have been a hindrance to the Allen gunman obtaining a weapon. The bill still faces an uphill climb in the Legislature.
Forbes
Texas Lawmakers Advance Gun Control Bill Amid Wave Of Mass Shootings (opens Forbes)
Published May 7, 2023
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott called raising the minimum age “unconstitutional” just months after the massacre at an elementary school in Uvalde in which the shooter was 18.
ABC 13 Houston
In surprise move, Texas House panel OKs bill raising age to buy semi-automatic rifles (opens ABC 13 Houston)
Published May 7, 2023
ABC 13 Houston's feed description
The bill would raise the minimum age for purchasing certain firearms but likely wouldn't have been a hindrance to the Allen gunman obtaining a weapon.
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Texas House Committee Advances ‘Raise the Age' Bill on Select Rifles (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published May 7, 2023
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description
The Texas House Select Committee on Community Safety has voted to advance the raise-the-age bill in the wake of mass shootings in Allen, Houston and Uvalde.
CBS News
In surprise move, Texas lawmakers advance bill to raise age to purchase assault-style weapons (opens CBS News)
Published May 7, 2023
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Democrats still likely lack the votes to pass any of the restrictions.
Newsweek
Texas Republicans vote to raise age limit on buying guns (opens Newsweek)
Published May 7, 2023
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A bipartisan group of lawmakers advanced a bill on Monday to tighten gun laws days after a mass shooting at a mall in Allen.
The New Republic
Texas Legislature Finally Advances “Raise the Age” Bill for Semiautomatic Guns After Mass Shooting (opens The New Republic)
Published May 7, 2023
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Two Republicans had enough of a spine to support the bill. Five looked the victims’ families right in the eye and told them to buzz off.
Fox News
Texas House panel passes bill to raise age to buy certain assault-style rifles (opens Fox News)
Published May 7, 2023
Fox News's feed description
Texas state lawmakers advanced a bill to raise the age to buy certain semi-automatic rifles. The legislation would raise the age from 18 to 21.
Digital Journal
Texas lawmakers advance 'Raise the Age' gun-control bill (opens Digital Journal)
Published May 8, 2023
Digital Journal's feed description
Texas lawmakers on Monday voted a bill out of committee that would raise the legal age to buy an assault-style weapon to 21.
NBC News
Texas House panel advances bill to raise age to buy semi-automatic rifles (opens NBC News)
Published May 8, 2023
NBC News's feed description
The Democratic bill, which would raise the minimum purchasing age from 18 to 21 for certain firearms, got support from two Republicans on the committee.
Fox7 Austin
Texas House Committee passes bill to raise purchase age for certain assault-style rifles (opens Fox7 Austin)
Published May 8, 2023
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A Texas House committee advanced a bill Monday, May 8 to raise the age to buy an assault-style rifle from 18 to 21. The surprise move came two days after yet another deadly mass shooting, this time at an outlet mall in Allen, Texas.
Hot Air
Shock! Texas House committee advances bill to raise age for AR-15 rifle purchases (opens Hot Air)
Published May 8, 2023
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Two Republicans vote with all Democrats
Bearing Arms
Texas bill to raise age for semi-auto rifles passes committee (opens Bearing Arms)
Published May 8, 2023
Bearing Arms's feed description
The Texas bill wasn't likely to go anywhere, but an unscheduled vote happened and now this one is out of committee.
Fox7 Austin
Texas bill to raise purchase age for certain assault-style rifles passes House committee (opens Fox7 Austin)
Published May 8, 2023
Fox7 Austin's feed description
The Texas House Select Committee on Community Safety voted on Monday, May 8 to raise the minimum age to buy an assault style rifle from 18 to 21.

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