In a surprise vote, Texas lawmakers advanced a measure that would raise the age limit for purchasing assault-style weapons from 18 to 21. The measure has to be voted on by the full Texas House by Thursday in order to have a real chance of becoming law.
Gloria Cazares, the mother of 9-year-old Uvalde shooting victim Jackie Cazares, is hugged by Rep. Rhetta Bowers, D-Garland, right, and Rep. Vikki Goodwin, D-Austin, left, after a House panel advanced on Monday, May 8, 2023 a measure that would raise to 21 the minimum age to purchase a semi-automatic weapon.
If passed, the legislation would raise the minimum age required to purchase semi-automatic rifles — like the one used in Uvalde — from 18 to 21. Most Texans are currently not allowed to carry handguns before that age. After the vote by the House Select Committee on Community Safety, she told reporters she’s thankful lawmakers took this step.
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