Texas Lawmaker Votes Are Out!
We’re releasing our 89th Session Lawmaker Vote Tracker, showing how every Texas lawmaker voted on key gun bills this session. These scores reflect whether your elected officials stood with communities calling for action—or with special interests pushing to weaken our laws.
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There is still time to take action in June!
June is Gun Violence Awareness Month — a time to honor victims and survivors and recommit to ending the epidemic of gun violence in Texas and beyond.
Washington Post article: Texas bans red flag laws.
The state also relaxed restrictions on owning short-barrel guns, including sawed-off shotguns. Kim Bellware for the Washington Post.
Take Action – Demand a Gun Safety Town Hall!
Gun violence is tearing through Texas communities every day. And as we witnessed in the recent 89th Texas Legislative Session, our legislators aren’t listening to the majority of Texans on this issue.
New study confirms: State action saves kids’ lives
A new study published last week in JAMA Pediatrics confirms what we’ve always believed: state action saves lives — especially when it comes to protecting children from gun violence.
Political violence is not the answer.
We cannot allow the political violence that shook the country to spread to the Lone Star State. You can watch our Executive Director’s joint statement with Michael Cargill, a gun rights activist, gun dealer, and firearms instructor, denouncing violence and encouraging safe discourse in Texas.
Ways to Give
There are many ways to support the work of Texas Gun Sense, including donating money, organizing fundraising events, donating in-kind items, volunteering, and spreading awareness. Financial donations, whether one-time or recurring, are a common and effective way to support organizations like us. Thank you!
The 89th Legislative Session Report
We’re proud to share the Texas Gun Sense 2025 Legislative Session Report — a recap of the challenges we faced, the momentum we built, and the work that lies ahead.
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If you’re 70½ or older, you can make a donation to Free to Run straight from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA), and it won’t count as taxable income. It’s a great way to support women and girls in conflict-affected regions while also getting a tax benefit.