Impact
At Texas Gun Sense, we know lasting change comes from both bold victories and everyday wins. That’s why we tackle every avenue of advocacy—policy, education, and community action—to protect lives and build a safer, stronger Texas for all. Every action we take pushes us closer to a future where Texans can live free from the threat of gun violence.
IMPACT IN ACTION
- Mobilized 400 advocates and 25 partner organizations for the 2025 Texas Majority to End Gun Violence Advocacy Day
- Supported Uvalde families in pushing for a bipartisan committee vote on theRaise the Age bill
- Defeated the majority of harmful bills in the 89th legislative session
- Helped secure $2 million in community violence intervention funding
- Expanded secure storage guidance from the Texas School Safety Center to be sent three times per year to parents & guardians
- Released Texas lawmaker scorecards on gun-related votes
by the numbers
$1.5M
raised to support gun violence prevention efforts in Texas
9,000
emails sent to lawmakers during the 89th Texas Legislative SessionTHREE
new programs to activate youth, healthcare professionals, & gun owners
$2M
secured in community violence prevention funding
at the capitol
Our work at the Texas Legislature fuels real progress for safer Texas communities. We meet with lawmakers, testify in hearings, and build the relationships that turn ideas into action. We track bills, amplify public voices, and maintain a visible presence at the Capitol—laying the foundation for gradual victories. Every effort strengthens the networks, strategy, and momentum needed to advance a safer Texas for all.
Require background checks at every gun sale
Adopt extreme risk protection orders (red flag laws)
Oppose the expansion of guns in schools
Improve strategies to prevent firearm suicide
Establish a clear path for domestic abusers to relinquish firearms
Raise the age to legally purchase semi-automatic rifles
Expand community violence intervention and secure gun storage education
in the community
Promote secure gun storage & suicide prevention. We educate Texans on secure storage and expand access to voluntary, temporary out-of-home storage options to prevent suicide, unintentional shootings, and unauthorized access.
Partner with gun dealers on crisis safety. We work with dealers to share safe storage info, connect buyers with mental health resources, and encourage crisis-prevention practices at the point of sale.
Advance local gun safety initiatives. We support city councils, county leaders, and local agencies in adopting practical gun safety policies and community-based prevention programs.
Support community violence intervention (CVI). We champion evidence-based, public health violence reduction strategies and invest in partnerships that reach those at highest risk, particularly in under-resourced communities.