February 7, 2025
Texans overwhelmingly support common sense gun violence prevention measures, according to a new survey by the University of Houston Hobby School of Public Affairs.
★ 85% of Texans surveyed, including 78% of Republicans, support raising the age to 21 to purchase semi-automatic rifles like the one used in Uvalde in 2022.
★ 89% of Texans support background checks on all gun sales, including 84% of Republicans.
★ 88% support extreme risk protection orders (red flag laws) to temporarily restrict access to a gun if someone poses a threat to themselves or others.
This data shows that Texans know this is not a right or left issue—this is a life or death issue—and that lawmakers are betraying the will of Texans if they do not enact these policies.
You can amplify this message with these three actions right now.
★ Send this message to your lawmaker asap.
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★ Rush a donation so every lawmaker in Texas knows their constituents expect action.
Thank you for being part of the critical movement for a safer future in Texas. Your actions will make a difference.
Nicole Golden
Executive Director