Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a series of pro-gun bills, including measures to block enforcement of red flag laws, ban local gun buyback programs, legalize certain restricted firearms, and broaden recognition of out-of-state carry permits.
The new laws—part of a broader push by Republican lawmakers to limit government restrictions on gun owners—were among roughly 600 bills signed by Abbott ahead of a June 22 veto deadline.
The National Rifle Association (NRA) praised the package, calling it a sign that Abbott was “continuing to show his commitment to the Second Amendment.”
Among the most contentious of the new laws is Senate Bill 1362, which prohibits Texas officials and agencies from enforcing extreme risk protection orders, or red flag laws, issued by other states or federal authorities. Texas has not adopted a red flag law of its own, and supporters of SB 1362 said it is a safeguard against potential due process violations….