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Texas Lawmaker Seeks to Block Federal Gun Restrictions

Following in Wyoming lawmakers' footsteps, a Texas state lawmaker is looking to push his “Firearms Protection Act,” which would prevent any Congressional or Executive act banning or restricting so-called assault firearms and extended clips from affecting the state.

Following in Wyoming lawmakers' footsteps, a Texas state lawmaker is looking to push his “Firearms Protection Act,” which would prevent any Congressional or Executive act banning or restricting so-called assault firearms and extended clips from affecting the state.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.