Guns Do Not Belong at Polling places
Austin, TX — Today, 40 local, state, and national organizations have joined a sign-on letter urging members of the Texas Legislature to vote NO on House Bill 1794 – a dangerous bill that would allow individuals to carry concealed firearms in polling places across the state.
We Oppose HB 1794
We, the undersigned organizations, strongly oppose House Bill 1794, which would allow firearms in polling places across
89th Session Legislation We Oppose
Legislation Texas Gun Sense Opposed 89th Legislative Session HB 4201 would broadly allow firearm carry in schools, courthouses, hospitals and bars. Status: This bill stalled in committee and will not pass. Thank you for taking action! There is no evidence that mass shooters seek out places where guns are prohibited. In fact, most mass shootings […]
A basic gun storage measure could save lives | Opinion
Texans take pride in courage, independence and resilience — values we pass down to our children. But to uphold these principles, we must ensure the safety of the next generation.
They waited 13 hours. Now it’s our turn to act.
April 18 marks two years since the Uvalde families sat at the Texas Capitol for 13 heartbreaking hours, waiting to testify in support of HB 2744—the Raise the Age bill. They showed up for Texas. They showed up for their children. Now they need our help.
Media Advisory: Dangerous Bills Being Heard Monday
AUSTIN, Texas— Thursday, February 27, at 11am CST, advocates from across Texas will rally alongside partner organizations as part of The Texas Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence’s 2025 Advocacy Day.
Key Committee Hearing Alert – April 14th
On Monday, April 14, 2025, the Texas House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans’ Affairs Committee will hold a hearing on 17 dangerous gun bills designed to roll back safety laws.
New Study Released on Texas Gun Death
Washington, D.C. — Guns claimed the lives of more than 4,500 Texas residents in 2022 in suicides, homicides, and unintentional deaths according to Gun Death in Texas, a new joint report by Texas Gun Sense and the Violence Policy Center.
Letters to the editor drive change
Letters to the editor (LTEs) are a powerful way to shape public discourse and influence lawmakers. This toolkit will help you craft compelling, timely letters that highlight the urgency of gun safety measures and mobilize community action. Learn how to make your voice heard in newspapers across Texas.
Tell Your Texas Senator To Vote NO on SB1362
Texas Senators are likely voting soon on SB 1362, a dangerous bill that would prohibit Texas from recognizing other states’ Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs), a life-saving tool that prevents gun violence. We need your voice to stop it.