The Texas Legislature has approved allowing license holders to carry concealed handguns on public college campuses — but included a caveat that lets college presidents designate “gun-free zones.” The House voted 98-47 on Sunday to approve the measure, sending it to Gov. Greg Abbott to be signed into law.
The Texas Legislature has approved allowing license holders to carry concealed handguns on public college campuses -- but included a caveat that lets college presidents designate "gun-free zones."
The House voted 98-47 on Sunday to approve the measure, sending it to Gov. Greg Abbott to be signed into law.
The so-called "campus carry" bill was a priority for gun rights activists, even though top universities statewide opposed it.
Both chambers previously passed their own versions of the bill, and a weekend agreement between House and Senate negotiators set up final approval.
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Opponents won the concession of gun-free zones, though college presidents won't be able to ban handguns on entire campuses.
In order to obtain a concealed-carry license, though, Texans must be 21 -- meaning many college students won't qualify.
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