Texas ‘open carry’ gun law passes, bill heads to governor

‘Carrying handguns openly in the US state of Texas will become legal after lawmakers in the nation’s second most populous state gave final legislative approval for the measure.

The Texas House of Representatives and the state’s Senate on Friday gave final approval to the legislation to allow those with a concealed carry license to openly carry a firearm in public.

The bill will be sent to Republican Governor Greg Abbott, who promised to sign the bill into law immediately.’

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