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.
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.
June is Gun Violence Awareness Month
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.
Sponsor “A Safer Texas – Rising Up to Prevent Gun Violence”
A Safer Texas, our fall event, is a moment to pause, reflect, and celebrate progress made together.
Texas Lawmakers Fail to Protect their Constituents
AUSTIN, Texas— This week, the Texas Legislature approved SB 1596 legalizing short-barrel firearms and SB 1362 prohibiting Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs) in Texas and seeking to punish entities who enforce out-of-state ERPOs.
We Oppose HB 1794
We, the undersigned organizations, strongly oppose House Bill 1794, which would allow firearms in polling places across
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.
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.