Texas Gun Sense Celebrates Executive Orders at the White House
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Texas Gun Sense joined President Biden, Vice President Harris, and scores of gun violence prevention advocates from across the country for an event to celebrate what the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention has achieved since its creation one year ago.
Join Our Webinar On Safe Schools – October 1st!
The rise in gun violence on campuses, only weeks into the school year, is a sobering reminder of the urgent need for action. We invite you to a timely webinar, A Call for Safe Schools: Youth and Educator Voices Leading the Way, where young leaders and educators will share their experiences and insights into keeping schools safe in the face of this crisis. Learn more…
Join Us for a Forum on Preventing Gun Violence
We’re excited to invite you to a powerful Gun Violence Prevention Forum hosted by Texas Doctors for Social Responsibility next Friday, September 27. Learn more…
A Wonderful Evening
Last Thursday, we held our annual fundraising event: A Safer Texas. It was an inspiring and energizing evening with incredible advocates, survivors, supporters and partners. Read more…
Safe Storage Saves Lives
As part of our ongoing “Guide to Texas Gun Laws” series, we’re focusing today on a vital, life-saving tool: safe gun storage. Believe it or not, Texas law does not require firearms to be stored securely unless a child under 17 gains access to a loaded and readily dischargeable weapon. Learn more…
How we honor with action
Our hearts are shattered at the news of another school shooting, this time in Winder, Georgia. We refuse to accept this reality as normal. One thing is clear: no community is safe from gun violence in America. (photo: CBS News)
Just Two Weeks Away! Join Us September 12th
I believe it’s important for all of us to come together for a shared purpose to connect, while we strengthen our resolve in the fight to end gun violence.
To that end, I’m so proud of the Fall Fundraiser event that Texas Gun Sense has planned for you, and I really hope you can join us.
Take Action – Support the State Fair
The State Fair of Texas has made a crucial decision to prohibit fairgoers from carrying guns, for the safety and security of attendees. We need your help to send a clear message to state lawmakers that Texans support this choice. (photo: Elías Valverde Ii/The Dallas Morning News, via Associated Press)
Santa Fe: Justice Not Served
We are shocked and dismayed by the jury’s decision to find the shooter’s parents not liable for the devastating mass shooting at Santa Fe High School that stole the lives of 10 people and injured 13. This outcome highlights a disturbing gap in our state’s gun safety laws.
Join Me In Support of Texas Gun Sense
By guest blogger, Sen. Roland Gutierrez – Common sense gun laws are one of the things I fight for every day. And they are possible in Texas – closer than ever because of how advocates like you have shown up to support legislators working for a safer Texas.