Appoints Partnership Advisory Commission
Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick asked Attorney General Ken Paxton today to clarify Texas law regarding regulations for handgun licensees and security teams in Texas churches:
The recent church shooting in Sutherland Springs was an immense tragedy the likes of which I pray to never see again. I know many are thankful for the Texan who stopped this attack through the exercise of his Second Amendment rights but I believe our state laws provide more protection than many Texans realize. Thats why I asked the attorney general to clarify those laws for all Texans.
The lieutenant governors letter to the attorney general specifically asked:
- May handgun license holders carry their handguns on the premises of a church that does not post signs excluding handguns?
- By passing Senate Bill 2065 in the last regular legislative session did the legislature waive the private security fee for churches that Texas charges to private institutions?
Click here to see the lieutenant governors letter to Attorney General Paxton.
Lt. Governor Patrick Announces Appointment to Partnership Advisory Commission
Today Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the appointment of Sen. Dawn Buckingham R-Lakeway to the Partnership Advisory Commission. Upon making the appointment Lt. Gov. Patrick said:
In a state the size of Texas it is critical that our elected leaders are thorough and thoughtful to ensure that your tax dollars are being spent responsibly. I am confident that Sen. Buckingham will serve the people of Texas admirably on this commission."
The Partnership Advisory Commission advises governmental entities that develop or operate projects for public and private facilities and infrastructure - including education facilities technology and other public infrastructure.
